Mask - Congo (No reserve price)

Metoko Mask - Sold
The Metoko African art of the DRC
A feat of the sculptor, this rare Metoko African mask is among the finest works recorded in their art!

Originating from the population neighboring the Lega, Metoko masks are rare. Even rarer are the figurative sculptures that possess such an intensity of abstraction and movement.

These works are symbols of rank and status. Used during initiations, they can be worn by initiates paying homage to high-ranking deceased individuals. As in BWAMI practice, this illustrates the dramatic context of initiation.