Mask ·  R. D. Congo, Bwaka · ID: 3039697

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, teeth inset with wooden splinters, linear incised lines dividing the facial plane in compartments which are painted in black with dotted and striped pattern, slightly dam., abrasion of paint;
the Bwaka used masks for initiation and circumcision rites called “gaza”. Some sources speak of a “dagara” mask that is worn by the man who is charged with the instruction and circumcision of the initiates, during a festival which follows the young mens period of seclusion. Other sources relate that the initiates themselves wear a “moginda” mask to amuse themselves, as well as to scare the girls during the initiates exodus from their place of seclusion.

L’objet Mask avec l’ID d’objet 3039697 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 81st Tribal Art Auction dans 31 octobre 2015 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 427 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 340 €.

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