Rare YELA Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art MBOLE BAMBOL 2093

Description

Title: Rare YELA Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art MBOLE BAMBOL 2093

Description: CONGO DRC
YELA Mask
The Yela are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us.
They are culturally close to the Mbole, a little better known, with whom they share the cult of Lilwa.
Their art is especially known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of tortured persons, masks are rarer
The Lilwa society (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 others well-kept secrets)
Installed in the "central basin", they are neighbors of Kela, Mbole, Jonga and Lengola
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Yela
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 12 inches high (30.5 cm)
CONDITION: Fair
Stand display is NOT included

Reserve: $450.00

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Rare YELA Mask Congo Rdc Zaire Kongo African Tribal Art MBOLE BAMBOL 2093

Lot 0024

Estimate $550-$700

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