Facial Mask
Nbaka · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFANT-152
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- Height
- 39 cm
- Material
- Hard and heavy red wood
They belong to the secret society Gaza and behave on the occasion of the ceremonies of initiation and circumcision of adolescents. They have oval shape with…
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Full original description
They belong to the secret society Gaza and behave on the occasion of the ceremonies of initiation and circumcision of adolescents. They have oval shape with linear scarifications on the forehead and temples or on the face, as in this case. His triangular nose sometimes stands out on a concave face. Small smooth hairstyle with a touch of black. Square eyes under large ciliary arches and large elliptical mouth in which several teeth stand out.
Further technical information
- Width
- 20 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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