Old Kongo Woyo Ndunga Secret Society Dance Mask
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A large carved wooden mask decorated with painted designs and showing much handling and wear. Woyo masks are used by Ndunga , a men's secret society with a role in maintaining social order and fighting sorcery. As is typical of Woyo Ndunga masks, this one is dramatic and large, measuring 18.5 inches tall x 12 inches wide. Woyo / Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Provenance: A Private New York Collection.ConditionFair, well handled and worn.
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Fair, well weathered
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Old Kongo Woyo Ndunga Secret Society Dance Mask
Estimate $500 - $800
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