Mask ·  R. D. Congo, Ituri · ID: 3034000

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, several circular drillings underneath the eyes, open mouth with separate carved teeth, framed by feather collar, pierced around the rim, min. dam., missin gparts (teeth), traces of abrasion;
the rain forest region Ituri is the home of various ethnical groups. Their mask types show great stylistic similarities, so that we can talk about one stylistic region.