Ndeemba Initiation Mask - Yaka - DR Congo
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Original Yaka initiation mask 'Ndeemba' from the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, 70 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weighing 1 g, from a private collection, in excellent condition, not supplied with a stand.
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Impressive Yaka mask "ndeemba" worn during initiation. It was worn on the occasion of the rite of passage into adulthood for young boys in a camp located away from the village.
There you can find a figure with a retroussé nose, vivid polychromy, and a totemic animal.
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Impressive Yaka mask "ndeemba" worn during initiation. It was worn on the occasion of the rite of passage into adulthood for young boys in a camp located away from the village.
There you can find a figure with a retroussé nose, vivid polychromy, and a totemic animal.
Presentation of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A trusted seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking (tracking).
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Ndeemba Initiation Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Yaka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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