Anthropomorphic face mask "kibwabwabwa" ·  R. D. Congo, Mbagani · ID: 3040562

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, prominent pointed chin, plant fibre cord through mouth opening (for additionally fixing the mask with the teeth), remains of a net-like costume with feathers on the backside, slightly dam. (chin), crack (head), abrasion of paint, metal base;
Mbagani masks are associated with practices of the “mukanda” society. They perform during times of crisis pursuant to unsuccessful hunts, or general sterility among the women. The “kibwabwabwa” dancer is accompanied by a masked “girl”, called “gashiga” and by an unmasked figure named “gabamba”.

L’objet Anthropomorphic face mask “kibwabwabwa” avec l’ID d’objet 3040562 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 83rd Tribal Art Auction dans 28 mai 2016 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 436 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 500 €.

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