Lovely Salampasu mask from DR Congo.
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.
Provenance: former private Dutch collection.
| Object |
Passport Mask |
| Ethnic group: |
Salampasu |
| Country: |
Congo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
23x6x4 cm |
| Weight: |
70 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
