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Kasangu mask, Salampasu culture
East of the Kasai River, Dem…
See original version (French)
281
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Kasangu mask, Salampasu culture
East of the Kasai River, Dem…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Kasangu mask, Salampasu culture
East of the Kasai River, Democratic Republic of Congo
Provenance: Former European private collection.
Materials: Wood, plant fibres.
Height: 29 cm
Presented with base - gallery condition.
A highly expressive Kasangu mask, emblematic of the warrior aesthetic of the
Salampasu warrior aesthetic. The angular composition of the face, the aggressive mouth and the tense volumes
express a desire to intimidate.
The headdress is topped with the famous woven balls, a distinctive feature of this type,
symbolising power, bravery and martial status. Used in contexts linked to warrior societies
societies and initiation rites, this type of mask embodied the group's authority and capacity for
protection of the group.
See original version (French)
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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
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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