$ 400.00
This type of mask was used as a monstrance during the rites of the bwami, an initiatory secret society. Classically styled.
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 10 cm |
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Sold Funeral masks are aggressive symbols of man’s power and the status he has acquired, inherent in the possession of a title and the power of forest spirits in groups of masks. This prestigious culture, made famous by its masks, its royal statuettes Dimentions : 61×28 cm Weight : 1,5…
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The facial expression of the mask has been interpreted as many different things, one of the facial expressions it has been interpreted as is peacefulness. The reasoning for this is that the oval shape and the warm colours of the mask symbolize peace. The facial expression has also been interpreted…
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Luba Kifwebe Nkisi Magical Hanging Basket. Use during as magical basket use in Kifwebe Society Height : 51x52cm Location: Democratic Republic of Congo Material : Wood , fibre Estimated age : Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Collection
