Dance mask - Luba - Congo
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Luba wooden mask from the Congo in good condition with minor age-related wear, estimated to date to 1930–1950, provenance from a Belgian private collection and passed down before 1950 to Claire Van Lierde, sold with a custom metal stand and a certificate of authenticity.
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Very beautiful small Luba wooden mask
From a Belgian private collection.
Collected before 1950 and passed down from generation to generation to Claire Van Lierde
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
Sold with a professional, custom-made metal stand
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful small Luba wooden mask
From a Belgian private collection.
Collected before 1950 and passed down from generation to generation to Claire Van Lierde
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
Sold with a professional, custom-made metal stand
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Luba
Height
15 cm
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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