Lega Ritual Bwami Chimpanzee Mask - DR Congo

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The early 20th-century wooden Lega Ritual Bwami Chimpanzee Mask from DR Congo measures 26 × 18 × 12 cm and comes from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

Provenance: Private Belgian Collection.

Documentation: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by a PhD-qualified cultural anthropologist specialized in African art and a published author in the field.

Provenance: Private Belgian Collection.

Documentation: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by a PhD-qualified cultural anthropologist specialized in African art and a published author in the field.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Lega Ritual Bwami Chimpanzee Mask
Height
26 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
300 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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