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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

LWALWA MASK of the SHIFOLA type

These masks are used at the end of initiation rites, which culminate with circumcision, if the neophyte has passed all the tests.

The dances that accompany these ceremonies symbolize the renewal of vital force, which benefits the entire community, because a new group has entered society so that the people may continue to thrive.

Bought from a collector in Bilbao, Spain.

MASCARA LWALWA del tipo SHIFOLA

Estas máscaras se utilizan para el final de los ritos de iniciación, que terminan con la circunsición, si el neófito ha superado todas las pruebas.
Las danzas con que se amenizan estas ceremonias suponen la renovación de la fuerza vital, que redunda en beneficio de toda la comunidad, porque un nuevo grupo ha entrado en la sociedad para que el pueblo siga perviviendo.
Comprada a coleccionista de Bilbao, España.

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DR Congo

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MASCARA LWALWA del tipo SHIFOLA, a cuerda mask from the R.D. Congo, with dimensions 31 cm high, 20 cm wide and 15 cm deep, weighing 786 g, in excellent condition, provenance private collection.

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MASCARA LWALWA del tipo SHIFOLA, a cuerda mask from the R.D. Congo, with dimensions 31 cm high, 20 cm wide and 15 cm deep, weighing 786 g, in excellent condition, provenance private collection.

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