Maske "nsembu" · D. R. Congo, Kumu · ID: 3038447
sold
EUR 1,500
Size
H: 29 cm
H: 11.4 inch
Description
wood, slightly shiny patina, remains of pigments, pierced rectangular eyes, open mouth with jagged teeth, plant fibre beard, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage (back), cracks;
“nsembu” (or “ibole”) masks appear in paired dances that contrast male and female roles during initiations into the “nkunda” divination society.
The object Maske “nsembu” with the object ID 3038447 was last part of the auction 79th Tribal Art Auction at March 21, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 425 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,500.
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