Mask "ngady mwaash" · D. R. Congo, Kuba · ID: 3053143

Name: Mask "ngady mwaash"
SKU: 3053143
Price: 2000 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

Sold EUR 2,000

Provenance

French Private Collection

Size

H: 37 cm

H: 14.6 inch

Description

wood, pigments, cloth, beads, shells, leather,

“Ngady mwaash” means the wife or companion of a male mask. The prototype for this mask is the Kete mask “Mukasha ka muadi” (= female mask). Like other masks from southern Cuba, the mask is decorated with a variety of contrasting geometric patterns, including triangles and parallel lines. The parallel lines on the cheeks are described as “tears” - an indication that the mask is primarily used at funeral ceremonies for deceased members of the initiation society.

The object Mask “ngady mwaash” with the object ID 3053143 was last part of the auction Auction 106 at April 25, 2026 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 359 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,000.

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