Kidumu Mask - Teke - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€4
BE
€2
NL
€1

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The Kidumu Mask is a wooden Teke mask from the DR Congo, dating to the late 20th century and measuring 40 × 41 × 4 cm.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful wooden Kidumu mask with from DR Congo. This type of masks were used during important meetings, at funerals of chiefs and during wedding ceremonies. The mask consists of abstract geometric figures, representing an abstract human face. Beautifully cut. The mask was worn on the forehead, the wearer looked under the mask.
The mask is in good condition with slight traces of wear.

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.

Beautiful wooden Kidumu mask with from DR Congo. This type of masks were used during important meetings, at funerals of chiefs and during wedding ceremonies. The mask consists of abstract geometric figures, representing an abstract human face. Beautifully cut. The mask was worn on the forehead, the wearer looked under the mask.
The mask is in good condition with slight traces of wear.

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
Teke
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kidumu Mask
Height
40 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
1100 g
The NetherlandsVerified
12149
Objects sold
99.45%
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