Shoulder Mask

Lega · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Reference: MRF-38

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Height
9 cm
Material
Ivory.

Little Lukwan mask-Kongo Bwami society. These small masks are worn on the arm, shoulder height, sewn to the ceremonial clothing to indicate the degree that is…

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Little Lukwan mask-Kongo Bwami society. These small masks are worn on the arm, shoulder height, sewn to the ceremonial clothing to indicate the degree that is occupied in society. The open mouth has saw-shaped teeth, three more perceptible on the upper lip with which they are confused. It is an old mask whose color is due to palm oil.

Further technical information
Width
5 cm
Attributed period
Mid-century XX or earlier.

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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