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Great wooden figure from the Salampasu tribe of DR Congo.
SALAMPASU are famous and are characterized by a bulging forehead, slanted eyes, a triangular nose and a rectangular mouth displaying filed teeth. It was used for initiation ceremonies related to the warriors` society. (The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, p180)
The 60,000 SALAMPASU people live on the frontier between the D.R. Congo and Angola.
The mask is in good condition and has a powerful appearance. Provenance: former private German collection.
| Object | Initiation Figure |
| Ethnic group: | Salampasu |
| Country: | Congo |
| Material: | Wood |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 45x10x9 cm |
| Weight: | 1000 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
