Face mask "mukinka" ·  R. D. Congo, Salampasu · ID: 3037258

Description

wood, white and red pigment, of characteristic form, the facial plane entirely coated with copper strips (several pieces, fixed by nails), coiffure with rattan bowls, funnel-shaped superstructure of plant fibre, which originally was abundantly decorated with feathers, small traces of insect caused damage (inside), metal base;
it is said that in order to be allowed to wear a “kasangu” mask a warrior had to kill an enemy in combat.

Littérature comparée

Fagaly, William, Ancestors of Congo Square, New Orleans 2011, p. 320 f.