Initiation Figure – Wood – Salampasu – Congo

Description

Great wooden figure from the Salampasu tribe of DR Congo.

SALAMPASU are famous and are characterized by a bulging forehead, slanted eyes, a triangular nose and a rectangular mouth displaying filed teeth. It was used for initiation ceremonies related to the warriors` society. (The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, p180)

The 60,000 SALAMPASU people live on the frontier between the D.R. Congo and Angola.

The mask is in good condition and has a powerful appearance. Provenance: former private German collection.

Object

Initiation Figure

Ethnic group:

Salampasu

Country:

Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

45x10x9 cm

Weight:

1000 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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Initiation Figure – Wood – Salampasu – Congo

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