Initiation Mask - Ngbaka - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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The wooden Initiation Mask is from the Ngbaka culture of the DR Congo and comes from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

Great African wooden mask form the NGBAKA tribe of Zaire. These kind of masks are worn during initiation ceremonies. The mask has an oval and a concave face with an elongated triangular nose. The powerful mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use.

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.

Great African wooden mask form the NGBAKA tribe of Zaire. These kind of masks are worn during initiation ceremonies. The mask has an oval and a concave face with an elongated triangular nose. The powerful mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use.

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
Ngbaka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Initiation Mask
Height
30 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
700 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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