Antique rare mask - Iron, Wood - Ngbaka - DR Congo
Rare mask of the Ngbaka. Intensively used, a small crack but in very good condition (look at photos for details) . Beautiful soft dark patina. Almost all small metal teeth still present. Probably they were used in circumcision rituals. The Ubangi masks to which the Ngbaka belong show a wide diversity. Characteristic of all these masks is the mirroring of a scarification pattern in the form of a ridge over the forehead and/ or nose as is present in this mask. Ngbaka masks, especially with the condition of this mask are rarely seen on the tribal market. Prov. : Auction Bernaerts Antwerpen October 2011 lot 345 Gallery Menist Brussel. Weight mask 527 gr. (including stand 1040 gr) . Copy of auction catalogue available.
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Rare mask of the Ngbaka. Intensively used, a small crack but in very good condition (look at photos for details) . Beautiful soft dark patina. Almost all small metal teeth still present. Probably they were used in circumcision rituals. The Ubangi masks to which the Ngbaka belong show a wide diversity. Characteristic of all these masks is the mirroring of a scarification pattern in the form of a ridge over the forehead and/ or nose as is present in this mask. Ngbaka masks, especially with the condition of this mask are rarely seen on the tribal market. Prov. : Auction Bernaerts Antwerpen October 2011 lot 345 Gallery Menist Brussel. Weight mask 527 gr. (including stand 1040 gr) . Copy of auction catalogue available.
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