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187 - Kayamba Lega mask, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Kiv…
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Kayamba Lega mask, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Kivu-Maniema) Materials: Wood with a patina of use and traces of kaolin. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium Dimensions: H. 19 cm (31 cm with stand) Small Kayamba anthropozoomorphic mask from the Lega, characterised by its elongated face topped by two stylised horns. The kaolin-bleached surface contrasts with the dark patina of the wood. patina of the wood, accentuating the face's sober, introspective expression. Associated with the society, this type of mask was used for moral instruction and the transmission of social values. social values. The traces of use, including the stabilised crack in the left cheek, and the old erosion erosion in no way detracts from the quality of the work, and its formal simplicity reinforces its authentic and ritual character.
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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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