Dance mask - Chokwe - Congo

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This Chokwe Manwa Poh mask is carved from wood, originates from Congo and comes from the Belgian private collection of Claire Van Lierde, where it was collected by Mr Van Lierde in the 1960s and passed down by inheritance; it is supplied with an authenticity certificate and a custom-made metal stand.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful small Chokwe Manwa Poh mask carved in wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Collection Claire Van Lierde – collected by Mr. Van Lierde in the 1960s and passed down through the family.
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made metal base.

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful small Chokwe Manwa Poh mask carved in wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Collection Claire Van Lierde – collected by Mr. Van Lierde in the 1960s and passed down through the family.
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made metal base.

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Chokwe
Height
16 cm
Width
13 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
99.74%
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