Masque "mukinka" · R. D. Congo, Salampasu · ID: 3043563
Vendu
2 000 €
Provenance
Aaron Furmann Gallery, New York, USA (1967)Evelyn Annenberg Jaffe Hall, New York, USA
Bruce Frank, New York, USA
Description
wood, red pigment, entirely coated with copper sheet (fixed by nails), plant fibre beard with rattan bowl, min. dam., insect caused damage (back), base.
Copper-covered masks were considered highest in rank, they were worn at war ceremonies, celebrating brave “headhunters”. The little balls made of plaited fibres appear to symbolize masculinity.