masque - galoa - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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masque, a wooden sculpture from the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Galoa culture, provenance Collection privée, 35 cm high, 24 cm wide, 26 cm deep, dating from 2000–2010, in fair condition.

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This anonymous artist created at least six known Songye masks that share the same sculptural monumentality and the great finesse of execution of the streaks. The main characteristics of this sculptor are the high graphic quality of his work with sharp streaks and the white surface rhythmically decorated with black areas around the half-closed eyes and the bird's crest.

This anonymous artist created at least six known Songye masks that share the same sculptural monumentality and the great finesse of execution of the streaks. The main characteristics of this sculptor are the high graphic quality of his work with sharp streaks and the white surface rhythmically decorated with black areas around the half-closed eyes and the bird's crest.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
galoa
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
masque
Height
35 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
26 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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