African Teke Mask, Congo

Item Details

African, Congo
Mask, Unknown
Wood, Pigment
Unsigned

A hand carved African Teke mask from the Congo region. The mask displays stylized geometric carving and pigmentation that is symmetrical both vertically and horizontally, it would have been used by the Kiduma people during masquerades and ceremonies.

Condition

- all present conditions are consistent and typical for African art and antiquities.
(some abrasions and accretions throughout).

Dimensions

Item #

ITMG269983