Mask - Lualwa - DR Congo

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Maske, a wooden face mask from the Lualwa people of the DR Congo, originally authentic, 36 cm high, 20 cm wide, 17 cm deep, weight 1230 g.

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Face mask mfondo, of the Lualwa peoples, DR. Kongo

With a prominent nasal bridge, concave mask face with protruding lips and rectangular eyes.
The hole between the nose and mouth originally served to hold a knotted string. (held with the teeth)
Masks of this mvondo type were used for initiation rites, but also for hunting ceremonies.
Unfortunately poorly glued.

Face mask mfondo, of the Lualwa peoples, DR. Kongo

With a prominent nasal bridge, concave mask face with protruding lips and rectangular eyes.
The hole between the nose and mouth originally served to hold a knotted string. (held with the teeth)
Masks of this mvondo type were used for initiation rites, but also for hunting ceremonies.
Unfortunately poorly glued.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Lualwa
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
36 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
1230 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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