Big mask of the "ndunga" society ·  D. R. Congo, Woyo · ID: 3041302

Description

wood, kaolin, black paint, crescent-shaped eyes, mouth with visible upper row of teeth, painted linear scarification marks, dam., traces of insect caused damage, fine cracks, abrasion of paint;
the “ndunga” society stands in the service of the “ntinu” (king) and the chiefs of the “great families” and had policing and military function.The members of the “ndunga” are guarantors of the maintenance of power and respect for the law.