Lot n° 7
Estimation :
300 - 500
EUR
Mukinka Salampasu mask, DR Congo, wood, fiber and rattan - Lot 7
Mukinka Salampasu mask, DR Congo, wood, fiber and rattan
Mukinka mask attributed to the Salampasu people, originally from the border region between DR Congo and Angola, characterized by a triangular face with narrow horizontal eyes, a protruding nose and an open mouth showing teeth; the surface has a dark, antique patina; the headdress consists of a set of woven rattan balls attached to the top of the head, while three cords of plant fibers terminated by braided elements form a mobile beard; these masks were used for initiation dances and rituals within the Salampasu society.
Details: Mask height (without beard): 33 cm - Total height (with beard): 51 cm - Width: 19 cm - Weight: 550 g
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