Mask

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Description

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin, closed eyes, two drilled holes in the cheek area (see holes), forehead horn, pierced around the rim, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
most Biombo masks are used in context of initiation rites. There are three different types: “munjinga” the messenger, who is the first to perform, the female masks “tshimoana” and “muluala” and a mask with chameleon eyes used at funerals of important people.

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Comparing literature

Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 15, ill. 8

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