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214 - Lukwakongo Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo Materials…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Lukwakongo Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo Materials: Wood and light pigments. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium Dimensions: H. 25 cm (41 cm with stand) This Lukwakongo Lega mask captivates by the strength of its formal simplicity. The narrow face, dominated by a long triangular nose and a protruding cylindrical mouth, perfectly illustrates the sober and perfectly illustrates the sober, intellectual aesthetic typical of objects associated with the society. Through its powerful abstraction and simplified volumes, this work subtly evokes the formal research that fascinated the European avant-gardes of the fascinated the European avant-garde of the early 20th century.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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