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.
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