Anthropomorphic MASK - Democratic Republic of the Congo - First half of the 20th century

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Anthropomorphic MASK - Democratic Republic of the Congo - First half of the 20th century

Name: Anthropomorphic MASK - Democratic Republic of the Congo - First half of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: IGVN3PDHQW
Price: 780 EUR
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780 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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anthropomorphic mask
Lega culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood, plant fibers and pigments
H. 24; L 14 cm (without beard)

This monoxyle anthropomorphic wooden mask is oval in shape. The lower two-thirds of the face are highlighted with white kaolin pigments - an area delineated by the arches of the eyebrows meeting in a long nasal ridge, forming a stylized heart.
The openwork eyes and mouth are almond-shaped, while the chin part of the mask is adorned with a beard made of plant fibers.

This mask was danced during the Bwani initiation rite.

Ref: IGVN3PDHQW

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Ethnic group	Lega - Balega
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo