Facial Mask
Bakongo · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFANT-40
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- Height
- 27 cm
- Material
- Wood, cauris and pigments
Mask used in initiation and circumcision ceremonies. A relief strip, in the form of a ribbon adorned with three cauris, goes down the forehead to the…
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Full original description
Mask used in initiation and circumcision ceremonies. A relief strip, in the form of a ribbon adorned with three cauris, goes down the forehead to the nose. Opened bollocks with apparent carved teeth. Ripped eyes. Patina for use.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX or older
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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