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Probably METOKO Mask with Lega & Nyanga influence Congo African Tribal Art 1799

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Title: Probably METOKO Mask with Lega & Nyanga influence Congo African Tribal Art 1799

Description: CONGO DRC
Beautiful & Powerful Visibly Old Mask
Probably Metoko (Mituku)
Very interesting mask, with its strong Lega influence, and especially Lega Bakano, living with the Nyanga in the Walikale region.
Maybe it was a Lega mask in the past, transformed
Some Nyanga and Lega masks have very similar shapes but vertical lines are typically Metoko
Characteristics:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Mituku ?
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 13 3/4 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium / Bad
Please have a look on pictures.
Base is NOT included.
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Reserve: $200.00

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Probably METOKO Mask with Lega & Nyanga influence Congo African Tribal Art 1799

Lot 0154

Estimate $250-$300

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