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Genuine copper mask from the Dinga / Ding tribe DR Congo, early 1900

$3,007.34
£2,206.81
€2,500
CA$4,088.41
A$4,579.55
CHF 2,380.86
MX$56,548.18
NOK 30,330.22
SEK 28,672.50
DKK 19,029.49
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A genuine mask hammered in copper from the Dinga / Ding tribe from the south of DR Congo Early 1900, but probably older This kind of anthropomorphic masks are called "ngongo munene". The mask has a thick tribal used aged patina With custom made metal base, heigth on base 42 cm, mask is 20 x 27 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361245035812

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