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Ritual mask of the Lulua tribe (Bena Lulua) - DR Congo

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Ritual mask of the Lulua tribe (Bena Lulua) - DR Congo

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Description

This mask is one of the rarest forms made by the Lulua, one of the Congo’s most understudied social groups. It is a remarkable piece, based around a tall, domed head with straight sides. The face is dominated by very large eyes, each of which is “blind” but pierced with numerous tiny holes, lending a vaguely insect-like appearance. The nose is short and snubbed, the mouth in the coffee-bean style.

The Lulua (or Bena-Lulua) are a small, caste-based tribal group living in the Southern Congo, where they migrated in the 18th century.
Object: Ritual mask of the Lulua tribe (Bena Lulua)
Region/ country: Congo
Material: Wood
Period: 2nd half 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 28×19×13 cm
Weight: 547 g
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Reserve: $75.00

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