SOLD! MC1997 Superb SUKU Bird Helmet Mask
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CONGO DRC
Superb SUKU bird helmet mask
It is, (to my personal taste, of course) aesthetically at least equal to similar anthropo-zoomorphic masks previously sold by Christies (23/06/2015, 97,500 Eur) and Sotheby's (11/05/2012, 15,000 USD) which makes it a masterpiece.
Of course and unfortunately, it does not have the same origin as the aforementioned, it comes from a Louviéroise family whose ancestors lived in the Congo.
The photo of the interior reveals its great antiquity
It is in fairly poor condition, and we recommend that the buyer consult a professional restorer.
The Suku are neighbors of the Yaka, and very close culturally.
Features:
OBJECT TYPE: Mask.
ETHNICITY: Suku
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
(ex- Belgian Congo, ex- Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood, plant fibers
DIMENSIONS: Height 43 cm (wood only)
CONDITION: Bad
(See photos).
(See photos).
- Art of the Yaka and Suku, Arthur P Bourgeois, Ed Meudon, Alain and Françoise Chaffin, 1984
- Persona. African masks, hidden and revealed identities, Anne-Marie Bouttiaux, Catalogue of the exhibition "Persona" presented at the Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren (Belgium) from April 24, 2008 to January 3, 2010
- Persona. African masks, hidden and revealed identities, Anne-Marie Bouttiaux, Catalogue of the exhibition "Persona" presented at the Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren (Belgium) from April 24, 2008 to January 3, 2010
- Face of the Spirits; Masks from the Zaire Basin, Frank Herreman, Constantijn Petridis, Ed. Martial & Snoeck, Antwerp, 1993
- Masks in Congo, Viviane Baeke, Baeke, Arthur Bourgeois, Kellim Brown, David Binkley, Rik Ceyssens, Marc Leo Felix, Pol Pierre Gossiaux, Manuel Jordanl, Constantin Petridis, Zoë Stroher, Julien Volper, Pan Yanqin. Edition Marc Leo Félix, 2016
- Congo Mythical Masks, Marc Leo Felix, Paul Louis, Edited by Marc Leo Felix, Tribal Arts SPRL, 2009
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Superb SUKU helmet mask with bird
Exceptional anthropo-zoomorphic mask. Half-closed eyes show great serenity. The face is delicately sculpted, and the kaolin which whitens it gives it a mystical aura. The complex headdress is finely sculpted and decorated with a bird that captivates the eye. (The meaning of the presence of animals on these masks remains enigmatic, according to Arthur P. Bourgeois)
It is, (for my personal taste, of course) aesthetically equal to similar anthropo-zoomorphic masks previously sold by Christies (06/23/2015, 97,500 Eur) and Sotheby's (05/11/2012, 15,000 USD) which makes it a masterpiece
Of course and unfortunately, it does not have the same provenance as the aforementioned, it comes from a family from La Louviere (Belgium) whose ancestors lived in Congo
The photo of the interior reveals its great age
It is in fairly poor condition, and we recommend that the buyer consult a professional restorer.SUPERB MBUYA PENDE MASK
This mask with remarkably delicate features embodies the classic canons of the Pende style. The dynamics of the sculpture are highlighted by kaolin
The headdress is beautifully crafted
The Suku are neighbors of the Yaka, and very close culturally
Exceptional anthropo-zoomorphic mask. Half-closed eyes show great serenity. The face is delicately sculpted, and the kaolin which whitens it gives it a mystical aura. The complex headdress is finely sculpted and decorated with a bird that captivates the eye. (The meaning of the presence of animals on these masks remains enigmatic, according to Arthur P. Bourgeois)
It is, (for my personal taste, of course) aesthetically equal to similar anthropo-zoomorphic masks previously sold by Christies (06/23/2015, 97,500 Eur) and Sotheby's (05/11/2012, 15,000 USD) which makes it a masterpiece
Of course and unfortunately, it does not have the same provenance as the aforementioned, it comes from a family from La Louviere (Belgium) whose ancestors lived in Congo
The photo of the interior reveals its great age
It is in fairly poor condition, and we recommend that the buyer consult a professional restorer.SUPERB MBUYA PENDE MASK
This mask with remarkably delicate features embodies the classic canons of the Pende style. The dynamics of the sculpture are highlighted by kaolin
The headdress is beautifully crafted
The Suku are neighbors of the Yaka, and very close culturally
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNICAL GROUP: Suku
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo.
(ex Zaire ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood, vegetable fibers
DIMENSIONS: About 17 Inches high 43cm (wooden part only)
CONDITION: BAD
(See pictures)
The base is NOT included.