Tribal mask - Tetela - DR Congo
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Tribal mask by the Tetela from DR Congo, carved in wood, 60 cm high, 31 cm wide, 16 cm deep, weight 1300 g, sold without stand, in good condition; provenance private collection.
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Tribal Tetela mask from DR Congo. Their very diverse sculptures are marked by influence of groups living in contact with them: the Mongo, Nkutschu, Binji and Mputu, Kuba and Songye tribe. Great mask, a geometric nose, open mouth and a tubular eyes form here the embodiment of a tutelary spirit. Powerfull vertical lines with white ochre highlights. Bembe influence is notable. Interesting mask in good condition with clear traces of tribal use.
Provenance: Franco R., Darmstadt (Germany)
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Tribal Tetela mask from DR Congo. Their very diverse sculptures are marked by influence of groups living in contact with them: the Mongo, Nkutschu, Binji and Mputu, Kuba and Songye tribe. Great mask, a geometric nose, open mouth and a tubular eyes form here the embodiment of a tutelary spirit. Powerfull vertical lines with white ochre highlights. Bembe influence is notable. Interesting mask in good condition with clear traces of tribal use.
Provenance: Franco R., Darmstadt (Germany)
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Tetela
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tribal mask
Height
60 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1300 g
Provenance
Private collection
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