An old small Chokwe dance mask - DR Congo

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Ancien petit masque de danse Chokwe is a small early 20th-century Chokwe dance mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, made of wood and kaolin and from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe: Chokwe
- Material: Wood - Kaolin
- Dimensions (in mm): 173X124X84
- Weight (in grams): 215
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

This mask was not used as a face mask, but had a net made of plant fiber that covered the dancer's face. The dancer wore it on their head, thereby concealing their presence and drawing attention to this small mask, covered with a thick divinatory crust (chicken blood... generally!)

IMPORTANT FOR U.S. BIDDERS
- Due to the significant restrictions imposed by U.S. Customs on imports (high customs fees for both the sender and the recipient, as well as extensive administrative paperwork), I regret to inform potential bidders from the United States that I will no longer be able to ship items purchased at auction to them.
Thank you to our American friends for refraining from bidding on my items until relations between our governments return to normal.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe: Chokwe
- Material: Wood - Kaolin
- Dimensions (in mm): 173X124X84
- Weight (in grams): 215
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

This mask was not used as a face mask, but had a net made of plant fiber that covered the dancer's face. The dancer wore it on their head, thereby concealing their presence and drawing attention to this small mask, covered with a thick divinatory crust (chicken blood... generally!)

IMPORTANT FOR U.S. BIDDERS
- Due to the significant restrictions imposed by U.S. Customs on imports (high customs fees for both the sender and the recipient, as well as extensive administrative paperwork), I regret to inform potential bidders from the United States that I will no longer be able to ship items purchased at auction to them.
Thank you to our American friends for refraining from bidding on my items until relations between our governments return to normal.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
- Wood - Kaolin
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
An old small Chokwe dance mask
Height
17.3 cm
Width
12.4 cm
Depth
8.4 cm
Weight
215 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
287
Objects sold
100%
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