Wooden mask - Mbole - DR Congo (No reserve price)





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Wooden mask titled 'Masque en bois' from Mbole culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, measuring 41 cm high, 30 cm wide and 9 cm deep, in good condition with original authenticity and sold without a stand.
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Wooden mask – Mbole – DR Congo
This wooden mask is attributed to the artistic tradition of the Mbole, a people established mainly in the region of the middle Congo River valley, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The sculpture is distinguished by a sober and stylized expression, carefully worked volumes, and a search for proportions that testify to the richness of the Mbole sculptors' know-how. By its singular presence, this piece illustrates the importance of wood sculpture in the artistic traditions of Central Africa.
With its expressive silhouette and graphic aesthetic, this mask naturally fits into a collection of African art or into a contemporary interior. Its sculptural presence makes it a true focal point, creating an elegant dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics. A piece of character for collectors and enthusiasts of African art seeking an expressive and refined object.
Wooden mask – Mbole – DR Congo
This wooden mask is attributed to the artistic tradition of the Mbole, a people established mainly in the region of the middle Congo River valley, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The sculpture is distinguished by a sober and stylized expression, carefully worked volumes, and a search for proportions that testify to the richness of the Mbole sculptors' know-how. By its singular presence, this piece illustrates the importance of wood sculpture in the artistic traditions of Central Africa.
With its expressive silhouette and graphic aesthetic, this mask naturally fits into a collection of African art or into a contemporary interior. Its sculptural presence makes it a true focal point, creating an elegant dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics. A piece of character for collectors and enthusiasts of African art seeking an expressive and refined object.

