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Masque "mfondo", R. D. Congo, Lwalwa, Taille: H: 35 cm, ID: 3044077
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Lot 403
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Masque "mfondo" ·  R. D. Congo, Lwalwa · ID: 3044077

Vendu 3 000 €
Provenance
Alain Dufour, Saint Maur, France

Description

wood, base

Masks “mfondo” are said to have been originally used for the initiation of boys in the “ngongo” society, as well as in hunting and fertility rites to appease spirits or to gain their favour.

Publications

AHDRC: 0153767

Afrique
Masques

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