Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua - Bena Lulua - DR Congo (No reserve price)

Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua - Bena Lulua - DR Congo (No reserve price) #1.0
Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua - Bena Lulua - DR Congo (No reserve price) #1.0
Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua - Bena Lulua - DR Congo (No reserve price) #2.1
Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua - Bena Lulua - DR Congo (No reserve price) #3.2
Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua - Bena Lulua - DR Congo (No reserve price) #4.3
03
days
07
hours
58
minutes
52
seconds
Current bid
€ 5
No reserve price
Dimitri André
Expert
Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 210 - € 250
Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 143806 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Share this object with your friends

Masque Lulua / Bena Lulua, a wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Bena Lulua people, dating to the 20th century, with classical forehead scarifications, almond-shaped half-closed eyes, a small orifice at the top of the forehead, light patina and signs of use; 36 cm high, 15.5 cm wide, 603 g, original.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Masque Bena Lulua
Congo (DRC)
Scarifications classiques sur le front. Yeux mi-clos en amande. Petit orifice au sommet du front.
Évidé à l'herminette.
Parois minces.
Traces d'usage.
Patine brun clair écaillée par endroit, noire autour de la bouche et sur le nez.
Vestiges de Kaolin.
Ancienneté estimée : XXe siècle

Seller's Story

Gallery "artspremiers be" Richard Dams Graduate in history, Former professor of history, art history and aesthetics. Former cooperator in Congo (Zaire) (teacher of the course on the history of African civilizations, history of art and aesthetics). Collector since 1971. Seller since 2007.
Translated by Google Translate
Translated Show original

Masque Bena Lulua
Congo (DRC)
Scarifications classiques sur le front. Yeux mi-clos en amande. Petit orifice au sommet du front.
Évidé à l'herminette.
Parois minces.
Traces d'usage.
Patine brun clair écaillée par endroit, noire autour de la bouche et sur le nez.
Vestiges de Kaolin.
Ancienneté estimée : XXe siècle

Seller's Story

Gallery "artspremiers be" Richard Dams Graduate in history, Former professor of history, art history and aesthetics. Former cooperator in Congo (Zaire) (teacher of the course on the history of African civilizations, history of art and aesthetics). Collector since 1971. Seller since 2007.
Translated by Google Translate
Translated Show original

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bena Lulua
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Lulua Mask /Bena Lulua
Height
36 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Weight
603 g
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
591
Objects sold
100%
300
Reviews
pro

Similar objects

  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​

For you in

African & Tribal Art

View all
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​
  • ​
    ​
    ​