Mask - Glass, Nail, Wood - Kongo - Congo

Mask – Glass, Nail, Wood – Kongo – Congo

Name: Mask - Glass, Nail, Wood - Kongo - Congo
SKU: 25.253
Price: 150.00 EUR
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SKU: 25.253 Category: African Art Tags: African masks, Bakongo, Congo Art, Nkisi

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Description

Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo people hammer nails into its wooden representation and shout at it.
The eyes are made from glass.

Object: Nkisi mask

Ethnic group/ culture: Bakongo

Region/ country: DR Congo

Material: Wood, Nail

Period: 2nd half 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 40×27×24 cm

Weight: 2350 g

Mask – Glass, Nail, Wood – Kongo – Congo

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