Initiation mask - Feathers, Wood - Salampasu - Congo - Asian African Art

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Initiation mask – Feathers, Wood – Salampasu – Congo

€ 140,00

Object	Initiation Mask
Ethnic group:	Salampasu
Country:	Congo
Material:	Wood, Feathers
Estimated period:	Second half 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	55x20x18 cm
Weight:	1200 gram
Condition:	Fair condition, used with some signs of wear

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SKU: 13.3 Category: African Art Search for: African masks, Congo Art, Salampasu

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Description

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 fair condition and has a powerful appearance. The feathers contains clear traces of wear and tear. The feather headdress isn`t fully attached to the mask anymore.

Initiation mask – Feathers, Wood – Salampasu – Congo

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