Mask - Ndaaka - DR Congo
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Initiation mask from the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to the Ndaaka people, provenance Collection privée, height 39 cm, with stand.
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Description from the seller
49 cm with plinth
Initiation mask from the Ituri region in the Congo.
Very graphically striking. This type of mask was worn during initiation rites.
Premium base included.
Indigenous-origin crack visible but stabilized, see photos
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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sale 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 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 that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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49 cm with plinth
Initiation mask from the Ituri region in the Congo.
Very graphically striking. This type of mask was worn during initiation rites.
Premium base included.
Indigenous-origin crack visible but stabilized, see photos
Presentation of our house of expertise
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sale 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 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 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.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Ndaaka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
39 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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