Anthropomorphic amulet mask "ikoko"
R. D. Congo, Pende
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Provenance
Old Belgian Colonial CollectionTaille
H: 6,5 cm
H: 2.6 inch
Description
ivory, with a long beard (“mwevu”), which is supposed to be a symbol for authority and wisdom of the ancestors, drilled holes for support, min. dam., fissures through age