Altar Mask Kuyu
Kuyu · People’s Republic of the Congo
Reference: MCYC-44
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
The primordial couple of cosmogony Kuyu was represented by Joku, the first male ancestor and his wife Ebotita. One of his most important deities is the…
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Full original description
The primordial couple of cosmogony Kuyu was represented by Joku, the first male ancestor and his wife Ebotita. One of his most important deities is the god Ebongo whose materialized effigy is represented in one of his most important productions, the artistic polychrome heads carved in wood. This deity is the one that transmits its revelation to the young initiates. These heads are the emblem of the clan of the serpent, which uses them mainly in the rites that evoke creation with its dances represent all the myths of its origins with its primordial serpent.
This mask is intended not to participate in the dances but in the ritual ceremoias organized by the secret Ottote society. Dark patina on red background.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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People’s Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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