This mask used during initiation , circumission or funeral ceremonies a dance will wear the mask and his body will covered with straw. Dimensions : 52x30cm Material : Wood , Pigment , Rafia Provenance : Acquired in Congo 1971 , Private Collection Estimated age : 1st Half XXth Century
This is a very fine Mbunda Masks , which are characterized by their shape, proportionally exaggerated features . this mask represents a cultural archetype, a hero hunter revered as ancestor . Dimensions : 67x44cm Material : Wood Provenance: Collected in Zambia 1960 , Private Collection Estimated age : Early 20th…
This Pende mask called Mbangu, represents a bewitched man, struck by a series of diseases or curses that wizards have inflicted on him. Height : 30 x 23 cm Materials : Wood, Rafia , Pigment Provenance : Private Collection Estimated age : Mid 20th Century
These mask is from people of Ituri were worn by the man charged with instruction and circumcision and in feasts following young mens’ period of seclusion. Height : 32 x 31cm Material : Wood , Pigment , other Provenance : Private Collection Estimated age : Early 20th century