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BOYO BUYU Initiation Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Pre Bembe 1146

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Title: BOYO BUYU Initiation Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Pre Bembe 1146

Description: CONGO DRC
BUYU - BOYO PRE-BEMBE MASK
Beautiful mask, with the typical aesthetic of this area of the country
The thin face is surrounded by a stylized beard, the large half-closed eyes emit a beautiful serenity .
The Boyo, also called Sikasingo, Basikasingo, Kasingo, Pre-Bembe or Buyu, live in the east of the country and are culturally close to the Bembe, whose territory they share.
Characteristics:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNICAL GROUP: Buyu - Boyo
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 13 1/2 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on pictures.
Stand display is NOT included

Reserve: $425.00

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BOYO BUYU Initiation Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art Pre Bembe 1146

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