Facial mask Kiwoyo-Muyombo
Pende · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFANT-127
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- Height
- 46 cm
- Material
- Wood, fabric and pigments.
Former mask hangs from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire for many years. Remains of kaolin on its stylized face and headdress of brown fabric.…
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Full original description
Former mask hangs from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire for many years. Remains of kaolin on its stylized face and headdress of brown fabric. Like most of their masks They are characterized by a long beard with geometric drawings in the shape of a spike, lines at an angle typical of the ethnic group, which appear the scarifications. These masks come from the western part of the country, from the Katundu region, they are called “victorious hunter masks” and just as most masks hang their use at the end of the initiation cycle. Beautiful brown patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 19 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
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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