Tetela AAA648 mask

A 20th-century Tetela mask

The Tetela AAA648 mask is a wall decoration from the Democratic Republic of the Congo dating from the 20th century. Presented by Versmissen, this piece combines wood and metal in a brown composition. Its origin and age give it a distinct identity within a collection of ethnic decorative objects.

The available information associates this mask with funerals and marital celebrations. It measures 14 x 26 x 35,5 cm, with proportions that allow its form and details to be clearly observed. Mounted on a wall, it can be displayed alone or incorporated into a decorative arrangement of antique objects. Its format, materials and original context make it a distinctive piece for creating wall decor centred on historical objects from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Details of the Tetela AAA648 mask

• Antique Tetela mask
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Piece dating from the 20th century
• Made from wood and metal
• Dimensions: 14 x 26 x 35,5 cm