Protective mask - Kongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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Masque de protection, a wooden mask by the Kongo from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating from 2000–2010, from a private collection, measuring 33 cm high by 23 cm wide and 11 cm deep and weighing 1 kg.

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These Bakongo masks

The external and symbolic image of the powers of priests or sorcerers, each nkisi carried an extremely powerful magical power.

These Bakongo masks

The external and symbolic image of the powers of priests or sorcerers, each nkisi carried an extremely powerful magical power.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Protective mask
Height
33 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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