Mask - Jonga - DR Congo
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This late 20th-century wooden Jonga mask from the DR Congo measures 29 × 23 × 12 cm and comes from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
The JONGA are a small, ethnic group in the center of the Congo. They live south of the MBOLE. So far only very few of their masks and sculptures are known. This mask made of light wood shows the typical style characteristics of the JONGA: The extremely slanted, slit eyes are characteristic of the JONGA style. Nose and eyebrows are prominently and sublime worked, as well as dark brown colored, like the circumferential, outer, broad edge of the face mask.
Good ondition with traces of wear and tear.
Provenance: Franco R. (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
The JONGA are a small, ethnic group in the center of the Congo. They live south of the MBOLE. So far only very few of their masks and sculptures are known. This mask made of light wood shows the typical style characteristics of the JONGA: The extremely slanted, slit eyes are characteristic of the JONGA style. Nose and eyebrows are prominently and sublime worked, as well as dark brown colored, like the circumferential, outer, broad edge of the face mask.
Good ondition with traces of wear and tear.
Provenance: Franco R. (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Jonga
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
29 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
750 g
Provenance
Private collection
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