AFRICAN YAKA PEOPLES 'KHOLUKA' INITIATION MASK

Central African "Kholuka" or initiation mask, Yaka peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, with straw mane, carved wooden face with traces of red, white, and blue pigments, a conical cloth hat with wire brim and faded red-white checkered pattern, with cloth and wood wire animal, most likely baby crocodile or lizard, some loss, approx 37"h, 17"w, 8.75"d, 6lbs Start Price: $150.00
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