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A very old and very large Kanuungu initiation mask of the SUKU tribe, related to the YAKA in the southwest of former Belgian Congo near the border with Angola. This mask was used in the initiations of the young men of the tribe and in their training as full tribal members...

Early 20th century - Excellent 

Mask (1) - Wood - Suku - Congo DRC 

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