Mask ·  R. D. Congo, Lula · ID: 3037487

Description

wood, partly encrusted patina, white, red and black pigment remains, shield-shaped vaulted base, carved with raised facial features, various drilled holes, water spots, slight traces of abrasion;
the mask style of the Lula is very similar to that of the neighbouring Holo, Zombo, Nkanu and Soso. These masks were used to protect initiates of witches and sorcerers.

Littérature comparée

Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 87, ill. 9