Teke mask?

Hi,
İf im not wrong this is a Teke mask from Democratic Republic of Congo. İt's hand carved wooden mask decorated with kaolin and pigments. its appr. 30 cm dıametre. Not perfect circkle. The deepest point appr. 5 cm
Could you pleaze help me to date this mask?

 

I'd think 1980's or later.....

 

It is based on a traditional Teke form, but I think it is probably a fairly modern copy made for sale. Bacquart, in his Tribal Arts of Africa, notes (in 1998) that "numerous copies of these masks have been made for the Western market". Similar to Eket sun masks, the round form lends itself to wall decor, and copies have been made by non-Teke (or Eket) artisans in West Africa.

 

Thank you guys.
I don't know anything about African mask, so I am very happy for your help.The mask smells a bit strange; bit greasy and musty inside, so i hoped it was an old mask used in a real ceremony.. i now understand this is not the case..

Is this mask still being produced?
and if i want to sell it, what could i ask for it?

 

https://www.africancraftsmarket.com/products/african-masks/African-Teke-mask.html

When used, such masks were held in the teeth, either with a wooden bite bar or with a fiber loop. One of the ways you can tell yours was not made for use is that there are no holes for the dancer to see through. Here is a nice example of one that appears to have been made for actual use:
https://www.african-arts-gallery.com/african-art/African-mask/Teke-Mask/16495

 

Not too bad. I hope you can make a nice profit, Rec.

 

this is very interesting. thanks for sharing your knowledge with us and of course for the links

 

I hope so too AJ