Mask - Kete, Kuba - DR Congo
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This late-20th-century wooden plank mask, titled Mask, is associated with the Kete and Kuba cultures of the DR Congo and comes from a private collection.
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Fabulous Kete plank mask (Kete Mkaj Ankalab)from DR Congo. The KETE people farm along the southern border of the KUBA kingdom and live in independent villages led by family chiefs.
A fine wooden mask which is flat and angular in shape. To the front are carved sections to form the face. The nose is wide with a central ridge, the eyes are square, small and pierced. To the top of the nose is a crest forming the brow ridge and forehead. The mouth is angular and open to reveal rows of teeth held together in an aggressive manner. The small ears to the side are highlighted with white pigment to the centre. The face i scovred with painted white dots.
Provenance: Franco R., (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
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.
Fabulous Kete plank mask (Kete Mkaj Ankalab)from DR Congo. The KETE people farm along the southern border of the KUBA kingdom and live in independent villages led by family chiefs.
A fine wooden mask which is flat and angular in shape. To the front are carved sections to form the face. The nose is wide with a central ridge, the eyes are square, small and pierced. To the top of the nose is a crest forming the brow ridge and forehead. The mouth is angular and open to reveal rows of teeth held together in an aggressive manner. The small ears to the side are highlighted with white pigment to the centre. The face i scovred with painted white dots.
Provenance: Franco R., (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
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
Kete, Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
40 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
600 g
Provenance
Private collection
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