Dance mask - Pende - Congo
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Pende wooden mask from the Congo, dating to ca. 1930–1950, 13 cm high and 9 cm wide, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, provenance Belgian private collection, sold with a certificate of authenticity and a Bakelite plate-bead necklace.
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful and rare Pende mask of deformation
Provenance: private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a flat-bead necklace in Bakelite
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 and rare Pende mask of deformation
Provenance: private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a flat-bead necklace in Bakelite
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
Pende
Height
13 cm
Width
9 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
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