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131 - Kongo-Yombe anthropomorphic mask Democratic Republic of Cong…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Kongo-Yombe anthropomorphic mask Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo Kinshasa) - Western Congo, Cabinda and Congo-Brazzaville Materials: Wood, pigments. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: From James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. The objects presented in this sale come from the collection of James "Joopie" Permeke, grandson of the painter Constant Permeke. Joopie" Permeke, grandson of major Belgian artist Constant Permeke. Kept in the family family for several decades, this collection bears witness to a provenance directly linked to one of the directly linked to one of Belgium's most important artistic lineages of the 20th century. Dimensions: H. 35 cm (52 cm with stand) This Kongo-Yombe anthropomorphic mask has a face with naturalistic features, with large openwork eyes, an open mouth and a black-painted headdress, contrasting with the light contrasting with the light colour of the face. The balance of the volumes, the sobriety of the sculpture and the antique patina are evidence of a traditional ritual object from the Kongo cultural area. Kongo cultural area. The inside of the mask is covered with an ancient whitish plaster, the origin of which remains uncertain. uncertain. It could be the result of desecration in a missionary or colonial context or colonial context, or a conservation treatment designed to preserve the wood. This peculiarity is a reminder that traditional African art still retains an element of mystery and that many of these works continue to enrich our understanding of a heritage that is as complex as it is fascinating. fascinating heritage. Mask
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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