Mask ·  R. D. Congo, Bwaka · ID: 3036617

Description

light brown wood, dark brown patina, of broad form with flat facial features, pierced eyes and mouth, drilled scarification marks in the area of eyes, nose and chin, dam., missing parts (back), cracks, traces of abrasion, base;
Bwaka masks are used during circumcision rites when the initiates return to the village, but they are worn by members of the anti-witchcraft society as well.