Anthropomorphic amulet mask "ikoko"
D. R. Congo, Pende
not available anymore
Provenance
Old Belgian Colonial CollectionSize
H: 6,5 cm
H: 2.6 inch
Description
ivory, with a long beard (“mwevu”), which is supposed to be a symbol for authority and wisdom of the ancestors, drilled holes for support, min. dam., fissures through age