Animal mask - Luba - DR Congo
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Rare, highly expressive animal mask from the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, in excellent condition, with provenance from a private collection and dimensions of 39 cm height by 1 cm depth and width, authentic original piece.
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Description from the seller
Rare highly expressive animal mask. Polychromy well preserved. Among the Luba, there are a few avian masks fairly infrequent, like this specimen:
https://art-africain-traditionnel.com/fr/masques/2381-masque-luba-kifwebe-zoomorphe.html
But predator masks are even rarer.
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Based in Belgium, our expertise and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping ensured within 24 h, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Rare highly expressive animal mask. Polychromy well preserved. Among the Luba, there are a few avian masks fairly infrequent, like this specimen:
https://art-africain-traditionnel.com/fr/masques/2381-masque-luba-kifwebe-zoomorphe.html
But predator masks are even rarer.
Presentation of our expertise house
Based in Belgium, our expertise and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping ensured within 24 h, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Animal mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
39 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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