Mask - Ndaaka or Kumu - Congo - authentic ritual mask

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Authentic ritual mask from the Ndaaka or Kumu people of the Congo, carved in hardwood and coloured with kaolin and camwood powder, approx. 25 cm high, in excellent condition with provenance from the former Munich dealer collection.

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an exceptionally fine and rare mask with highly abstract features from the Ndaaka or Kumu of the Congo
Hardwood; the surface colored with kaolin and camwood powder.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 25cm



an exceptionally fine and rare mask with highly abstract features from the Ndaaka or Kumu of the Congo
Hardwood; the surface colored with kaolin and camwood powder.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 25cm



Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Maniema or Ituri region
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Ndaaka or Kumu
Height
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920, 1920-1930, 1930-1940
Title additional information
authentic ritual mask
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