€ 140,00
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SALAMPASU masks are famous and are characterized by a bulging forehead, slanted eyes, a triangular nose and a rectangular mouth displaying filed teeth. This wooden mask has beautiful feathers on top of the head. 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.
| Object | Initiation Mask | 
| Ethnic group: | Salampasu | 
| Country: | Congo | 
| Material: | Wood, copper, plant fibre | 
| Estimated period: | Second half 20th century | 
| Sold with stand: | No | 
| Dimensions: | 37x23x22 cm | 
| Weight: | 1000 gram | 
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear | 
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