Mask of Guerrero
Salampasu · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFANT-147
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- Height
- 30 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
It is characterized by a large and flat forehead, thick triangular nose and rectangular, white mouth, ajar showing the two rows of carved teeth. Sometimes they…
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Full original description
It is characterized by a large and flat forehead, thick triangular nose and rectangular, white mouth, ajar showing the two rows of carved teeth. Sometimes they wear a plume of feathers over their heads. The oldest masks wear scarifications and a reddish-rugous patina. It is a mask linked to the society of warriors and participate in initiation.
They have everything they need to cause fear with their presence. Used in initiation ceremonies of teenagers who will become future warriors. War is the main activity of the Salampasu and, in peacetime, hunting. They have various types of masks used by the initiatic society. ibukuThey're dressed in vegetable fibers. Akishand at the time of dances or ceremonies is named after Mukish.
The forehead is divided into two zones, one white and one black. The ears are small trunk bumps.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-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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