Ngondo Starter and Funebre Mask
Tsogho · Gabon
Reference: MCYC-12
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- Height
- 45 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
Curious Ngondo initiation mask.. The aTsogho practice circumcision. The rites, ceremonies, dances as well as the learning required by this event are held in the enclosure…
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Full original description
Curious Ngondo initiation mask.. The aTsogho practice circumcision. The rites, ceremonies, dances as well as the learning required by this event are held in the enclosure of circumcision. This mask features a picudal headdress and square with traces of blue polychrome. Entangled eyes and semi-open mouth. Fine nose that contrasts with the typical respingona nose of the ethnic group. Expression of recollection and tenderness in this mask painted with kaoli and aged by time.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
- Recorded weight
- 1 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Gabon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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