Masker - Bakongo - Mayombe - DR Congo

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

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Masker, a wood sculpture from DR Congo of the Bakongo – Mayombe, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition, 26 cm high, 8 cm deep, and weighing 400 g, with provenance from a private collection and a note that it was acquired in the early 1980s from overstock at Museum Tervuren by the late Mrs. Destree of Bruges.

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Mask purchased in early 1980 from overstock at the Museum Tervuren due to the death of Mrs. Destree in Bruges.

Mask purchased in early 1980 from overstock at the Museum Tervuren due to the death of Mrs. Destree in Bruges.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo - Mayombe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Masker
Height
26 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
400 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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