Mask "mfondo"

Description

light brown wood, dark brown patina, reddish pigment remains, the facial plane framed by fine punchings, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, metal socle;
the small hole underneath the nose was used for attachment of a string, serving to hold the mask with the teeth and fix it in front of the face. These masks were used for initiation of the young boys of the “ngongo” society as well as for fertility- and hunting rites.