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The wooden Kongo mask titled “Magnificent!” is a replica from 2020 or later, originating in DR Congo and sourced from a gallery owner or antiques dealer.

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Description from the seller

This mask was painted in a similar way. Although it has naturalistic features, it was intended to channel supernatural forces through the nganga during divination sessions. It was consulted to determine the causes of illness or misfortune affecting someone. During masked performances, the diviner sometimes went into a trance to communicate with the spirit world; the spirits would then give him recommendations.
Ethnic group / culture
Kongo
Country of origin
DR Congo
Estimated period
2020+
Sold with stand
No
Condition
In excellent condition
Artwork title
Magnificent!
Height
31 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery owner / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica

This mask was painted in a similar way. Although it has naturalistic features, it was intended to channel supernatural forces through the nganga during divination sessions. It was consulted to determine the causes of illness or misfortune affecting someone. During masked performances, the diviner sometimes went into a trance to communicate with the spirit world; the spirits would then give him recommendations.
Ethnic group / culture
Kongo
Country of origin
DR Congo
Estimated period
2020+
Sold with stand
No
Condition
In excellent condition
Artwork title
Magnificent!
Height
31 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery owner / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2020+
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
The NetherlandsVerified
1973
Objects sold
95.52%
Private

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