Mask ngbaka - 24 cm - Mask of the cow monkey - of the cow - DR Congo
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Masque ngbaka - 24 CM, a Ngbaka monkey mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood, 25 cm high by 18 cm wide by 8 cm deep, weight 600 g, provenance: private collection, one object, not sold with a stand, in good condition, indigenous name Masque ngbaka singe, certificate from Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels).
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Description from the seller
exceptionnelle NGBAKA mask, high-quality monkey mask
very beautiful object
Current owner: Jean Louis Viot
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google Translateexceptionnelle NGBAKA mask, high-quality monkey mask
very beautiful object
Current owner: Jean Louis Viot
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Mask of the cow monkey
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
of the cow
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask ngbaka - 24 cm
Height
25 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
600 g
Provenance
Private collection
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