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African Art for New Collectors

Traditional African masks made by people living in the remote Ituri forest are very rare and have only recently been discovered. Their masks are especially fascinating because of their simplicity and their very original painted designs. 1960~1990

This is a very beautiful mask in the style of the Ndaaka. Such a mask is worn by an elder who accompanies young men in the initiation cycle that makes them adult members of the community.

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Traditionele Afrikaanse maskers gemaakt door mensen die in het afgelegen Ituri-bos leven, zijn erg zeldzaam en zijn pas laat ontdekt. ​​Hun maskers zijn vooral boeiend vanwege hun eenvoud en hun zeer originele geschilderde ontwerpen. 1960~1990

Dit is een heel mooi masker in de stijl van de Ndaaka. Zo'n masker wordt gedragen door een oudere die jonge mannen begeleidt in de initiatiecyclus die hen tot volwassen leden van de samenleving maakt.

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Anthropomorphic dance mask - Ndaaka - DR Congo

Late 20th century - Wood, raffia - Good condition

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The late-20th-century anthropomorphic dance mask, titled “Antropomorf dansmasker”, is made of wood and raffia, measures 26 cm high, is associated with the Ndaaka culture of the DR Congo and has auction-house provenance.

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The late-20th-century anthropomorphic dance mask, titled “Antropomorf dansmasker”, is made of wood and raffia, measures 26 cm high, is associated with the Ndaaka culture of the DR Congo and has auction-house provenance.

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