Mask "pwoom itok" - D. R. Congo, Kuba
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light brown wood, thick dark brown patina, remains of paint, conical protruding eyes, enclosed by drilled holes and horn-like appendages, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, metal base;
this mask is known as "pwoom itok", "ishendemala", "ishyeenmaal" or "shene malula". It can be found among various Kuba groups, including the Bushoong and the Ngeende. It appears during the young men´s initiation and also performs as a dance mask. It incarnates an old wise man who is consulted by the other dancers. Among the Bushong it is worn by members of the "babende" secret society, which is responsible for the apprehension of criminals.
H: 22,5 cm, H: 8,9 inch
Provenance:
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Lit.: Herreman, Frank & Constantijn Petridis (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Tervuren 1993, p. 138
Continent: Africa
this mask is known as "pwoom itok", "ishendemala", "ishyeenmaal" or "shene malula". It can be found among various Kuba groups, including the Bushoong and the Ngeende. It appears during the young men´s initiation and also performs as a dance mask. It incarnates an old wise man who is consulted by the other dancers. Among the Bushong it is worn by members of the "babende" secret society, which is responsible for the apprehension of criminals.
H: 22,5 cm, H: 8,9 inch
Provenance:
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Lit.: Herreman, Frank & Constantijn Petridis (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Tervuren 1993, p. 138
Continent: Africa
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Mask "pwoom itok" - D. R. Congo, Kuba
Estimate €450 - €4,000
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