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BAALI, Ituri region, North-Eastern Democratic Republic of Co…
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248
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BAALI, Ituri region, North-Eastern Democratic Republic of Co…
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Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
BAALI, Ituri region, North-Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hardwood, polychrome natural pigments.
Dance mask depicting a human face divided into two symmetrical halves by a vertical blue line, crossed by a horizontal line. This mask, worn by young boys during initiation rituals, is traditionally decorated with symbolic star motifs.
32.5 x 21 cm.
(slight restoration and small chips).
Literature: "Congo Masks", masterpieces from central Africa, Marc Leo Felix.
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About the sale
ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)
Auction location
Auction time
06/27/2026 at 11:00 AM
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