Dance mask - Lwalwa - Congo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Lwalwa wooden mask from the Congo, dating roughly 1940–1960, from a Belgian private collection, 16 cm wide and 28 cm high, with a certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Lwalwa carved in wood mask.
Provenance of a Belgian private collection
Base upon request
Sold with a certificate of authenticity

Very beautiful Lwalwa carved in wood mask.
Provenance of a Belgian private collection
Base upon request
Sold with a certificate of authenticity

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Lwalwa
Height
28 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
8055
Objects sold
98.73%
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