Mask (1) - Wood - Masque "Mukinka" - Salampasu - Congo DRC
Ex. private collection - Paris - France, circa 1930-1940 Size: 25x16x10 cm, Weight: 0,25kg Very nice 3-colors mask Famous Salampasu masks made for initiation purposes are characterized by a bulging forehead, slanted eyes, a triangular nose and a mouth displaying intimidating set of teeth. Presented in a progressive order to future initiates, they symbolize the three levels of the society: hunters, warriors, and the chief.
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Ex. private collection - Paris - France, circa 1930-1940 Size: 25x16x10 cm, Weight: 0,25kg Very nice 3-colors mask Famous Salampasu masks made for initiation purposes are characterized by a bulging forehead, slanted eyes, a triangular nose and a mouth displaying intimidating set of teeth. Presented in a progressive order to future initiates, they symbolize the three levels of the society: hunters, warriors, and the chief.
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