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Mask - Nail, Wood, Metal - Kongo - Congo

Mask – Nail, Wood, Metal – Kongo – Congo

Name: Mask - Nail, Wood, Metal - Kongo - Congo
SKU: 60.1600
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€ 125,00

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SKU: 60.1600 Categories: African Art, Masks Tags: African masks, Bakongo, Congo Art, Nkisi

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Description

Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout at it. Good condition with signs of wear and tear and a powerfull appeance. The face is decorated with metal plates.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands.

Object:	Nkisi Mask
Ethnic group:	Bakongo
Country:	DR Congo
Material:	Wood, Nail, Metal
Estimated period:	Mid 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	23x13x7 cm
Weight:	220 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Mask – Nail, Wood, Metal – Kongo – Congo

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