SOLD / SOLD! MC1316 Superb mask LELE Bashilele Mask Congo DRC

SOLD / SOLD! MC1316 Superb mask LELE Bashilele Mask Congo DRC

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CONGO DRC

Superb mask THE THE


The LELE have produced few masks

This is typical of the tribe, flat, geometric and partially covered with red pigments (see Marc L Felix page 75, fig 10) It has the particularity of being almost ART DECO style as its stylization is bold
See the temples, nose, beard, and shape of the mouth, among other things
Beautiful quality custom base
The Lele (or Bashilele) are a people stylistically and geographically close to the Kuba


ORIGIN: Professional dealer listed in Van Rijn's "Who's who in African Art" (more info on request)

Features:

ITEM TYPE: Mask
ETHNICITY: Lele - Bashilele
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
(ex Zaire, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: Height 25 cm
35.5 cm with the base, which is included
CONDITION: Average
(See photos)

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Bibliography - Bibliography

- 100 peoples of Zaire and their sculpture. The handbook for collectors, scholars and students, Marc Leo Felix, Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987, pages 74 - 75, fig10
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CONGO DRC


Superb LELE Mask

The Lele have produced few masks

This one is typical of the tribe, flat, geometrical and partially covered with red pigments (see Marc L Felix page 75, fig 10)
It has the distinction of being almost ART DECO + as its stylization is complete
See temples, nose and mouth shape, beard, among others
Beautiful quality custom base
The Lele (or Bashilele) are a people stylistically and geographically close to the Kuba


PROVENANCE: Professional dealer listed in the "Who's who in African Art" by Van Rijn (more info on request)

 
Features

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNIC GROUP: Lele - Bashilele
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaire, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 9 3/4 Inches high.
14" with the base
CONDITION: Medium
(See pictures)
The display stand is included