Masque ·  R. D. Congo, Ituri · ID: 3039446

Description

wood, black patina, open mouth with pointed teeth, accentuated with kaolin, striking red stripes on the cheeks, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, fine cracks, base;
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.