Anthropomorphic face mask

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Description

wood, pigments, raffia fibre, rattan, rest., base

For comparable masks, see AHDRC 0016300 and 0156257.

According to Felix, these masks were used in circumcision rites (Felix, 1987, p. 208).

The Zombo live on both sides of the Inkisi River in the border land between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Their neighbours to the north are the Nkanu, and to the east their homeland reaches the territory of the Yaka. Both groups have stylistically influenced the Zombo in their sculptural art.

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Comparing literature

Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 208 f.

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Publications

Expo cat.: "Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki", Bomann-Museum (Hg.), Celle 2012, p. 22

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Exhibition

Celler Schloß, Gotische Halle: "Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki", 10. Juli - 31 August 2012

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