Lot A62 - Kidumu mask – Teke-Tsaye
Item number:
A62
Kidumu mask – Teke-Tsaye
Northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, Teke-Tsaye cultural sphere.
Height: 32 cm
Carved and painted wooden Kidumu mask of circular form with concentric arcs, geometric motifs and muted red, white and blue-grey pigments. Symmetrical oval eye fields and a central “cross” medallion are characteristic of Teke-Tsaye ceremonial carving. Light surface wear and age patina evident.
Northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, Teke-Tsaye cultural sphere.