Necklace with anthropomorphic amulet mask "ikoko" · D. R. Congo, Pende · ID: 3036644
Loed van Bussel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Description
white and blue glass beads thread on plant fibre, ivory pendant with a grooved beard “mwevu”, collection number “v. Bussel A.M.030”, base;
such pendant masks were invoked during healing rites, where the patient was obliged to wear a miniature version of the mask around the neck, by way of protection. These pendants were formerly presented as trophies to the boys following their initiation “mukanda”.
The object Necklace with anthropomorphic amulet mask “ikoko” with the object ID 3036644 was last part of the auction 76th tribal art auction at March 22, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 589.
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