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Anthropomorphic mask "mbuya", D. R. Congo, Pende, Size: H: 31 cm (H: 12.2 inch), ID: 3049013
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3049013
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Anthropomorphic mask "mbuya" ·  D. R. Congo, Pende · ID: 3049013

Price EUR 400
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
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Provenance
Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, Germany
Peter Stoffers, Kiel, Germany
Size
H: 31 cm
H: 12.2 inch

Description

wood,
Originally, “mbuya” masks were used at initiation ceremonies “mukanda” to mark the end of male circumcision rituals.

Today, they perform at festivities in the villages for entertainment and serve to portray different characters and role models of the Pende society.

The object Anthropomorphic mask “mbuya” with the object ID 3049013 was part of the auction Online Auction on September 27, 2023, lot number 273 at that time and is currently available for EUR 400 in Open sale.

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