Two masks "lukungu" · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3046210

Name: Two masks "lukungu"
SKU: 3046210
Availability: Discontinued

not available anymore

Size

H: 9 cm und 11 cm

H: 3.5 inch und 4.3 inch

Description

ivory, each mounted on base

“Lukungu” is the final category of all initiation objects that marks the rank of “lutumbo lwa kindi”. “Lukungu” is only brought out during “kindi” initiations. At death it is placed on the grave.

When “lukungu” masks are brought out, they are oiled and then displayed on a fence or in front of their seated owners.

The object Two masks “lukungu” with the object ID 3046210 was last part of the auction 93rd Tribal Art Auction at November 16, 2019 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 270.

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Notices

This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.

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