Masque casque anthropomorphe "tshibangabanga"
R. D. Congo, Bindji
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Provenance
Robert Lewitzki, Celle, GermanyTaille
H: 30 cm
H: 11.8 inch
Description
wood, abrus seeds, hide, feathers, rattan, base
According to Felix, these masks are used in Binji initiation rituals, where they are worn by the master of the initiation camp.
They look fearsome, with all the magical accessories like feathers and red abrus seeds, and are considered very powerful.