Mask - Bwaka - Congo

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

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Dance mask from the Bwaka of the Congo, carved wood, height 23.5 cm, in excellent condition, from a German collection.

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Description from the seller

a fiercly expressive and old dance mask from the Bwaka or the Congo.
Made of hardwood with a dark brown surface with scarification marks partially colored with red pigment (cam wood powder?).
From a German collection.

Height 23.5cm




a fiercly expressive and old dance mask from the Bwaka or the Congo.
Made of hardwood with a dark brown surface with scarification marks partially colored with red pigment (cam wood powder?).
From a German collection.

Height 23.5cm




Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Bwaka
Height
23.5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950
AustriaVerified
262
Objects sold
100%
Private

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