Passport mask - Chokwe - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 230 - € 280
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Description from the seller
I offer you an original set of ethnographic objects from the colonial era brought back from Congo/Zaire by a Belgian engineer who toured the country in the course of his activities.
The collection consists of figurines carved in wood and stone, masks, as well as various utilitarian and representative objects drawn from local cultures.
This varied assembly illustrates the richness of artisanal know-how and material traditions of Central Africa at a formative period in its history.
Gathered over time, this lot holds definite interest for both collectors of African ethnography and enthusiasts of antique objects and historical testimony. The diversity of materials, forms and uses gives the whole a beautiful coherence and a remarkable presence that is entirely characteristic of that era.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
I offer you an original set of ethnographic objects from the colonial era brought back from Congo/Zaire by a Belgian engineer who toured the country in the course of his activities.
The collection consists of figurines carved in wood and stone, masks, as well as various utilitarian and representative objects drawn from local cultures.
This varied assembly illustrates the richness of artisanal know-how and material traditions of Central Africa at a formative period in its history.
Gathered over time, this lot holds definite interest for both collectors of African ethnography and enthusiasts of antique objects and historical testimony. The diversity of materials, forms and uses gives the whole a beautiful coherence and a remarkable presence that is entirely characteristic of that era.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, 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
Passport mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
14 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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