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War Mask - Wood - Boa - DR Congo
War Mask - Wood - Boa - DR Congo
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Description
  • Title: War Mask - Wood - Boa - DR Congo
  • Additional Information: Classical Boa-mask with oval eyes, large mouth with wooden teeth. This type of mask is used war-mask worn by a witch doctor in front of the troops to frighten the enemy and put them to flight. After the pacification of the area, this mask was used to discipline children as a kind of bogeyman.

    The wooden mask is in good condition with traces of tribal use, covered in black and white kaoliën (phembe) which gives the mask a beautiful aged patina.
    Some teeths are missing.

    Object

    War Mask

    Ethnic group/ culture

    Boa

    Region/ country

    DR Congo

    Material

    Wood

    Period

    2nd half 20th century

    Condition

    Good condition, used with some signs of wear

    Sold with stand

    No

    Dimensions

    33×19×10 cm

    Weight

    610 g

    Reserve: $100.00

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    War Mask - Wood - Boa - DR Congo

    Estimate $120 - $150
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    Starting Price $80
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