Mask - Songye Luba - Congo

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Wooden mask of Songye Luba origin Congo, attributed to the Songye Luba culture, dating to 1930–1940, provenance Private Belgian collection (Jadoule), sold with a custom stand; dimensions 30 cm by 20 cm; pigments on wood.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful and rare Songye Luba carved wooden mask.
Provenance: Private Belgian collection. Jadoule collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made stand
See similar copies in Kifwebe: A century of Songye and Luba masks, Francois Neyt - editions 5 Continents

Very beautiful and rare Songye Luba carved wooden mask.
Provenance: Private Belgian collection. Jadoule collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with a custom-made stand
See similar copies in Kifwebe: A century of Songye and Luba masks, Francois Neyt - editions 5 Continents

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
pigments, Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye Luba
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8055
Objects sold
98.73%
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