Moon Mask - Kidumu - Kneel / Stand. - DR Congo

authentic Moon mask anthropologist says (Kiduma) characteristic of the Teke / Tsaye people Democratic Republic of Congo this wooden mask stands out for its traditional flat disk shape it is divided horizontally by a central band pierced with two eye slits the surface is adorned with geometrical motifs carved and highlighted with white pigment (kaolin) symbolizing the cosmic order and the ritual scarifications of the ethnicity the border is entirely perforated intended to receive a feather ornament a cord fixed inside the mask to hold it by the mouth patina of antiquity condition in its natural state, it shows termite holes height: 39 cm - width: 31 cm - depth: 9 cm - weight: 900 g it entered the collection of Mr Campens in 1932 will be well protected

Estimate:$307.53

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