Mask - Ngbaka. - Central African Republic - Initiation mask.

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An antique Dagara initiation mask from the Ngbaka culture, originating in the Central African Republic, dating to ca. 1930–1940, with dimensions 23 cm high, 17 cm wide and 7 cm deep, weight 233 g, and a brown crusty patina showing wear from use.

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Old mask named dagara that was danced during ceremonies associated with the Gaza initiation.

Dry brown crusty patina from use.

Height 23 cm × width 17 cm × depth 7 cm. Weight 233 g.

Shipped via Colissimo with tracking.

Old mask named dagara that was danced during ceremonies associated with the Gaza initiation.

Dry brown crusty patina from use.

Height 23 cm × width 17 cm × depth 7 cm. Weight 233 g.

Shipped via Colissimo with tracking.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Central African Republic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Ngbaka.
Height
23 cm
Indigenous object name
Dagara.
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
233 g
Estimated period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Initiation mask.
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