Mask - Binji - DR Congo
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Description from the seller
Wonderful rar Binji mask from Congo. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Binji (also Bindji) peoples. A lovely hand-carved wooden helmet mask known as a “tshibangabanga” displayed a dark-brown mask with full raphia. The mask is defined by a slanted lower periphery, a pointed chin, a prominent nose with tufts of braided and loose fibers, rectangular eyes. The cheeks are incised with crosshatch panels indicative of ritual scarification, with linear and zigzag motifs adorning the sides and verso, and a perforated top knot above the bulbous coiffure. Tshibangabanga masks like this example are believed to contain the greatest amount of spiritual power of the Binji masks, and only the “master of the initiation camps” can wear them.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Wonderful rar Binji mask from Congo. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Binji (also Bindji) peoples. A lovely hand-carved wooden helmet mask known as a “tshibangabanga” displayed a dark-brown mask with full raphia. The mask is defined by a slanted lower periphery, a pointed chin, a prominent nose with tufts of braided and loose fibers, rectangular eyes. The cheeks are incised with crosshatch panels indicative of ritual scarification, with linear and zigzag motifs adorning the sides and verso, and a perforated top knot above the bulbous coiffure. Tshibangabanga masks like this example are believed to contain the greatest amount of spiritual power of the Binji masks, and only the “master of the initiation camps” can wear them.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Binji
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
35 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
1700 g
Provenance
Private collection
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