Object
Kakungu Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Suku
Region/ country
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Period
2nd half 20th century
Condition
Good
Sold with stand
No
Dimensions
62×23×14 cm
Weight
1300 g
€ 160,00
Out of stock
Kakungu, of deep hollowed form, the elongated oval face with semispherical chin and cheeks, the small cylindrical mouth below the straight narrow nose with flaring nostrils, bisecting the drooping eyes surmounted by a domed forehead. This mask was used during initiation rituals.
Powerfull mask covered in black and red pigments.
Good condition with traces of tribal use.