Songye mask - exceptional object - High-quality mask from LUBA/Songye - Songye - DR Congo

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Masque SONGYE- exceptional object, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye culture, provenance: private collection with former collection Henri Shako Wa Shako and current collection Jean Louis Viot, with gallery certificate.

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Very beautiful Songye sculpture

High-density mask, made of lightweight wood, with a crack on one of the eyelids.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ex collection: Henri SHAKO WA SHAKO

Current collection: Jean Louis VIOT

Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Very beautiful Songye sculpture

High-density mask, made of lightweight wood, with a crack on one of the eyelids.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ex collection: Henri SHAKO WA SHAKO

Current collection: Jean Louis VIOT

Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Indigenous object name
High-quality mask from LUBA/Songye
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Songye mask - exceptional object
Height
40 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
700 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
1979
Objects sold
100%
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