Masque Congo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

This type of mask originally comes from.
It was used in spiritual rites and ceremonies:
• Communication with ancestors
• Protection against negative spirits
• Rituals of healing or justice
Nails: a very important symbol

The nails driven into the mask are not there by chance:
• Each nail can represent:
• a vow
• a request
• a conflict to resolve
• In some traditions, the object is 'activated' by driving in a nail

The clear eyes

White or clear eyes carry a strong meaning:
• Vision of the invisible world
• The link between the living and the spirits
• A 'non-human' gaze → spiritual power