Double Lukwakongo mask - Lega - DR Congo
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Lukwakongo mask, double‑faced, Lega culture, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an original piece from the mid‑20th century, height 17 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1 cm, weight 1 g, in excellent condition, provenance: private collection, not sold with a stand.
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This oval Lukwakongo (Lega) mask is especially valued because it has the peculiarity of combining two faces, which is not common for masks of this type.
Lega art is renowned for its simplicity combined with a surprising approach to the treatment of bodies and faces, all serving not only an aesthetic purpose but above all initiatory messages translated into aphorisms that only initiates know.
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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 many sales offered without reserve prices.
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Height is given for guidance and does not bind the seller to any possible variance.
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This oval Lukwakongo (Lega) mask is especially valued because it has the peculiarity of combining two faces, which is not common for masks of this type.
Lega art is renowned for its simplicity combined with a surprising approach to the treatment of bodies and faces, all serving not only an aesthetic purpose but above all initiatory messages translated into aphorisms that only initiates know.
Introducing our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sale house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A trusted seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a satisfaction rate approaching 100%.
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 many sales offered without reserve prices.
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 given for guidance and does not bind the seller to any possible variance.
Shipping is 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
Double Lukwakongo mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Lega
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
17 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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