Early 20th century tribal masks

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African & Tribal Art

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24 May

Location

The Netherlands

Belgium

France

Object

Tribal masks

Country of origin

DR Congo

Gabon

Material

Wood

Condition

Good condition

Period

Early 20th century

Original/ Replica

Original/official

Culture

Fang

Pende

Provenance

Private collection

Excellent patina of wear, good age.

The eastern Pende or Bapende are known in African art for their very graphic traditional masks.
This Munyangi African mask with its pointed face crowned by horns is no exception.
The level of stylization is very high.

In Pende culture, the

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

Beautiful Oost-Pende mask - Munyangi - Pende - DR Congo

The art of the Lega people essentially revolves around learning principles, initiation rites, and symbols that help people communicate with their ancestors in different ways. This specific aspect of life, like many others, takes the shape of a heart and is the blind mask. It

Early 20th century - Wood, Kaolin - Good condition

loose mask - Warega - DR Congo

Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Tribe name: LEGA.
- Material: Wood - Plant fiber - Kaolin.
- Dimensions (in mm): 275x114x170.
- Weight (in grams): 355.
- Shipping method: Chronopost + Insurance.
Beautiful LEGA mask from the 1930s.

Early 20th century - Wood - Plant fiber - Kaolin - Good condition

Mask LEGA - DR Congo

Ancient and rare Fang mask collected in the 1930s by a French family in the heart of the forested regions of Gabon and the Rio Muni area in Equatorial Guinea.

This anthropomorphic mask shows a remarkable aesthetic force typical of the great Fang traditions of old, where the

Early 20th century - Good condition

Mask - Fang - Gabon

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The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.

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Well received and conform to the description, well packed from the Netherlands to France and with sufficient packaging. Thank you !

Les deux objets conformes et magnifiques.
Emballage super, aucune crainte pour des dommages.
Expédition rapide.
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