Masque LEGA - DR Congo

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€ 65
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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 300 - € 350
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€65
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€55

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The early 20th-century Lega mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is made of wood, plant fibre and kaolin and comes from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: LEGA
- Material: Wood - Plant fiber - Kaolin
- Dimensions (in mm): 400x185x76
- Weight (in grams): 261
- Shipping method: Colissimo+Insurance

Very good condition. Mask that danced. The darkened contour around the mouth indicates that the dancer would stick out his tongue to frighten the audience.

IMPORTANT FOR U.S. BIDDERS
- Due to the significant restrictions imposed by U.S. Customs on imports (high customs fees for both the sender and the recipient, as well as extensive administrative paperwork), I regret to inform potential bidders from the United States that I will no longer be able to ship items purchased at auction to them.
Thank you to our American friends for refraining from bidding on my items until relations between our governments return to normal.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: LEGA
- Material: Wood - Plant fiber - Kaolin
- Dimensions (in mm): 400x185x76
- Weight (in grams): 261
- Shipping method: Colissimo+Insurance

Very good condition. Mask that danced. The darkened contour around the mouth indicates that the dancer would stick out his tongue to frighten the audience.

IMPORTANT FOR U.S. BIDDERS
- Due to the significant restrictions imposed by U.S. Customs on imports (high customs fees for both the sender and the recipient, as well as extensive administrative paperwork), I regret to inform potential bidders from the United States that I will no longer be able to ship items purchased at auction to them.
Thank you to our American friends for refraining from bidding on my items until relations between our governments return to normal.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood - Plant fiber - Kaolin
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Masque LEGA
Height
40 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
7.6 cm
Weight
261 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
287
Objects sold
100%
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