Rare MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1292

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Title: Rare MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1292

Description: CONGO DRC
MBOLE Lilwa Society Mask
Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather mysterious to us.
The society of the Lilwa (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the social structure, ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among other things the well-kept secrets)
Their art is best known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of hanged criminals, masks are more rare
They live in the "central basin", they are neighbors of the Kela, the Yela, the Jonga and the Lengola
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Mbole - Bambole
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 8 3/4 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on pictures.
Stand display is NOT included

Reserve: $325.00

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Rare MBOLE BAMBOLE Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art 1292

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