Dimitri André

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Called Bongo by some tribes, it is a variety of the Bwoom mask. The sculptural volumes, expansive in scope, offset the simplified decoration, but with very striking polychromy.

Provenance: Berthe Hartert-Kibani collection, Belgium
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Llamada Bongo por algunas tribus, es una variedad de la máscara Bwoom. Los volúmenes escultóricos, de gran alcance, compensan la decoración simplificada, pero de policromía muy efectista. 

Provenance: Berthe Hartert- Kibani collection, Belgica
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

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Bongo Mascara - Kuba - DR Congo

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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