Luba-kanyok protective mask, Democratic Republic Of Congo

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Luba-kanyok protective mask, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Name: Luba-kanyok protective mask, Democratic Republic Of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: IXVNEBR1Z2
Price: 900 EUR
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900 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Rare protective mask that was worn on the belt or arm. The face is rectangular, the forehead and nose are prominent and the sunken gaze is hard. The mouth is open and shows two beautiful rows of teeth. It is topped by an elongated and striated headdress.
It was entirely covered with white pigment of which there are still many traces. This kind of protective mask was reserved for notables.
Very nice presence for this rare object.
Wood with a patina of use, pigment. Slight cracks. H : 23,5 cm
Luba-Kanyok people, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Provenance : - Ex Belgian collection.
- Collected in situ by a former settler, Mr. Van Kerckhoven who brought it back in 1952. He would have obtained it from the chiefdom of Mulundu. This mask was used as protection by a group leader of the Mukundu chiefdom near Mwene-Ditu.

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Kaniok - Kanyok - Bena Kanioka
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Height (cm)	24
Materials	Wood