Dance crestmask - Lwalwa - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Dance crestmask from DR Congo, of the Lwalwa people, carved in wood and dating to the late 20th century, with original authenticity, provenance from a gallery/antique dealer, dimensions 26 x 18 x 17 cm and weight 1261 g, in good condition with wear and dry cracks.
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Lwalwa masks are stylized using simple geometric forms to represent the features of the face.
Lwalwa masks are carved from a dense wood called ‘mulela’ and colored with a dye from the fruit of the ‘mukula’ tree, also called the ‘bloodwood’ or ‘sealing wax’ tree. Lwalwa sculptors are privileged members of the tribe and are highly paid for their craft. Their skills are often passed down from father to son.
The Lwalwa are famous for their dancing and masks play an important part in their celebrations, particularly the secret rituals of the ‘bangongo’ society who were responsible for the initiation of young men into adulthood.
Condition: Good with some wear and dry cracks due age and use. Heavy mask, dense wood.
This mask was worn on top op the head with a constume below.
No tourist piece.
Careful registered sending
Lwalwa masks are stylized using simple geometric forms to represent the features of the face.
Lwalwa masks are carved from a dense wood called ‘mulela’ and colored with a dye from the fruit of the ‘mukula’ tree, also called the ‘bloodwood’ or ‘sealing wax’ tree. Lwalwa sculptors are privileged members of the tribe and are highly paid for their craft. Their skills are often passed down from father to son.
The Lwalwa are famous for their dancing and masks play an important part in their celebrations, particularly the secret rituals of the ‘bangongo’ society who were responsible for the initiation of young men into adulthood.
Condition: Good with some wear and dry cracks due age and use. Heavy mask, dense wood.
This mask was worn on top op the head with a constume below.
No tourist piece.
Careful registered sending
Details
Indigenous object name
Dance crestmask
Ethnic group/ culture
Lwalwa
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
26 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
1261 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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