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Circumcision Mask – Wood – Lulua – Congo DRC

 190,00

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SKU: 55.293 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Great Lulua mask with a wonderful aged patina from DR Congo. LULUA masks were used during circumcision and funeral ceremonies. They display enlarged eyes and have a powerful appearance. The holes around the eyes of this wooden mask gives a mysterious appearance.
Unique mask for the collector of tribal art. Good quality with traces of wear and tear due to tribal use.

Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands

Object: Circumcision mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Lulua
Region/ country: Congo
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 40×20×9 cm
Weight: 1200 g
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