Facial mask linked to the initiations. The face is oval with a nasal bridge starting from the top of a rounded forehead. The superciliary arches, the corners of the eyes and the corners of the mouth are marked by round holes. Scarifications decorate the cheeks and the chin. The mouth is open and reveals pointed teeth.
The head is topped by a horn curved forward. At the top of this one is engraved a cross.
The mask is entirely covered with a thick red pigment except for the teeth which are highlighted with white.
Mbaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, pigments, (cracks)
H : 33 cm
Mid 20th century
Sold with its base
Ref: PSHBPUTOTF
| Ethnic group | Songola |
| Style | Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (African Masks 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Congo |
| Height (cm) | 33 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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