Ndeemba Initiation Mask - Yaka - DR Congo

Impressive Yaka mask "ndeemba" worn during initiation. It appeared on the occasion of the rite of passage to adulthood for young boys in a camp situated away from the village. There is a figure with a snubbed nose, vivid polychromy, and a totemic animal. Presentation of our house of expertise Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales is specialized in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% customer satisfaction rate. We regularly assist with liquidations, estates and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve. Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions. Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking. Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.

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