Initiation mask - Salampasu - DR Congo

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Masque d'initiation, a wooden mask from the Salampasu people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 31 cm high by 22 cm wide by 4 cm deep, weighing 308 g, from a private collection, in good condition, not supplied with a stand, used in initiation ceremonies called gaza.

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This mask of the Ngbaka ethnic group is used during initiation ceremonies called Gaza.
The minimalist geometric style is remarkable: eyes as half-circles topped with horizontal eyebrows, a triangular nose, and a square mouth equipped with teeth. There are strings bearing half seeds hanging from the chin.
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This mask of the Ngbaka ethnic group is used during initiation ceremonies called Gaza.
The minimalist geometric style is remarkable: eyes as half-circles topped with horizontal eyebrows, a triangular nose, and a square mouth equipped with teeth. There are strings bearing half seeds hanging from the chin.
Registered Colissimo shipment.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Salampasu
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Initiation mask
Height
31 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
308 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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