Masque facial ·  R. D. Congo, Bembe Est / Goma · ID: 3050001

Description

wood, white and red pigment, shellac,

According to F. Cloth: “The ethnic name seems to be “eluba ya butende - cwecwe”… and “cwecwe” meaning “hibou” (owl)”.

The mask was probably used during initiation rituals of the “eluba ya butende” - secret society and is associated with nature spirits.

According to other sources, it is called “eluba” or “emangungu”.