Zoomorphic mask
D. R. Congo, Chokwe
not available anymore
Size
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown patina, with tapering snout and big ears, probably depicting a rodent, remains of a plant fibre bonnet on the backside, min. dam., small missing parts (mouth), slight traces of abrasion;
in contrast to pig masks “ngulu” a rather rare type.