Mask - Yaka - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Name: Mask - Yaka - Democratic Republic of the Congo
Brand: YAKA

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Estimate € 150 - € 200

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Initiation mask made of wood with raphia, from the Yaka people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, in good condition with some wear from age; height 58 cm, width 17 cm, depth 32 cm, weight 1030 g, not sold with stand.

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The Yaka are a people of Central Africa. They are located in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Angola. The mask is made of wood and attached with plant fibers. It is dyed in pigmented colors. Used as an initiation mask in male ceremonies called Mukanda. The item is in good condition. See image.

Tags: object, Cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands

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Total number of items
1
Item
Initiation mask
Indigenous object name
Ethnic group / culture
Yaka
Region/country
DRC Congo
Material
Wood, Raffia
Period
Mid-20th century
Condition
Good
Sold with stand
No
Dimensions
Height: 58 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 32 cm
Weight: 1030 g