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Handcrafted Ceramic Tribal Mask – Signed “Atelier Manteln – BAKU 74” – Kuba/Songye Inspired
This unique ceramic mask is a striking and expressive piece of studio art, crafted in 1974 and signed by the maker: “Atelier Manteln – BAKU 74.” Strongly influenced by traditional African tribal masks—particularly from the Kuba and Songye peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo—this artwork blends bold geometry with vivid color and textural detail.
Hand-sculpted from terracotta clay and finished with a glossy glaze in deep reds and blacks, the mask features stylized almond-shaped eyes, a pronounced nose, and symmetrical perforations reminiscent of scarification marks seen in Central African tribal art. The flared lower border, decorated in alternating red and cream segments, echoes the ornamental collars often found in ceremonial masks.
Details:
Origin: Belgium (inspired by Central African tribal art)
Date: 1974 (engraved on the reverse)
Signature: Atelier Manteln – BAKU 74
Tribal Influence: Kuba and Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo
Material: Glazed terracotta/ceramic
Condition: Very good vintage condition; minor signs of age appropriate to its era
Dimensions: 60 cm H × 37 cm W × 10 cm D (23.6" H × 14.6" W × 3.9" D)
Whether as a wall-mounted statement piece or a collector’s item, this mask embodies a unique fusion of African heritage and mid-20th century European ceramic artistry. A rare find for those who appreciate ethnographic influence in modern design.
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
- Place of Origin:Belgium
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1974
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU950444551282
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