Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic mask "ishyeen imaalu"

D. R. Congo, Kuba-Bushoong / Ngeende
sold EUR 280
Provenance
British Collection
Size
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch

Description

wood, kaolin, red pigment,
The “ishyeen imaalu” mask is part of a triad of masks belonging to “babende” men’s societies which are found in many communities loacated in the central and northern Kuba region.


Comparing literature

Binkley, David A. & Patricia Darish, Kuba, Milan 2009, Pl. 11

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