Anthropomorphic mask – Wood – Ngbaka- Ubangi, DR Congo

Description

Ex Zemanek-Münster

Provenance: Justin Barthels (Maastricht, NL)

Great African light wooden mask form the NGBAKA tribe of Zaire. These kind of masks are worn during initiation ceremonies. The mask has an oval and a concave face with an elongated triangular nose. Situated in the northwest, the Ngbaka used masks within the scope of the initiation and circumcision rituals, called gaza: “that which gives strength”.
Masks in the Uele and Ubangi regions are very rare,
The powerful mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Anthropomorphic Mask

Ethnic group:

Ngbaka

Country:

Ubangi, DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

25x22x15 cm

Weight:

600 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $400.00

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Anthropomorphic mask – Wood – Ngbaka- Ubangi, DR Congo

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