Ndeemba Initiation Mask - Yaka - DR Congo






Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Initiation mask Ndeemba, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to the Yaka culture, from a private collection; original, 50 cm high, 1 cm wide, 1 cm deep, weight 1 g, mid-20th century, in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
This sale offers a collection of works from the studio of a Belgian painter, brought together over time through his discoveries, meetings and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged connection with folk arts: sensitive to the strength of forms, the simplicity of volumes and the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to view these objects differently than as mere curiosities. Their eye, naturally attentive to lines and balance, led them to collect these works and, at times, to draw inspiration from them. This collection thus testifies to an intimate dialogue between artistic creation, the collector’s gaze and a fascination with forms from elsewhere.
Presentation of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 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 individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided as an indication and does not bind the seller to any possible discrepancy.
Shipping insured 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.
This sale offers a collection of works from the studio of a Belgian painter, brought together over time through his discoveries, meetings and affinities. The artists have often maintained a privileged connection with folk arts: sensitive to the strength of forms, the simplicity of volumes and the expressiveness of materials, they were among the first to view these objects differently than as mere curiosities. Their eye, naturally attentive to lines and balance, led them to collect these works and, at times, to draw inspiration from them. This collection thus testifies to an intimate dialogue between artistic creation, the collector’s gaze and a fascination with forms from elsewhere.
Presentation of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 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 individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided as an indication and does not bind the seller to any possible discrepancy.
Shipping insured 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.
