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African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC

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African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC: African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC. Stand not included. Carved wood, pigment, plant fiber, feathers. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 45'' x 12'' x 12''

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Yaka Makunda Initiation Mask with Female Effigy, Africa: A striking Makunda ( or Nkanda) Initiation mask from the Yaka peoples, DRC / CONGO, central Africa. This mask features a strong and bold wooden mask face and elaborate crown of wood and textiles and s

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Tall Yaka Initiation Mask on custom stand: A tall and elaborate carved wooden and textile mask used in initiation into manhood dances by the Yaka peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The mask has a tall superstructure and measures 32 inches tall ( 43

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A Yaka Avian Initiation Mask: A carved wooden Makunda Initiation mask in avian ( Bird Face) form with vegetable fiber headdress atop of wooden face mask. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 15 inches.

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A Yaka Initiation Mask Field Collected 1970's: A Fine Yaka Initiation Mask of carved wooden and fiber headdress. From the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 22 x 9 inches, a metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40

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A Fascinating Yaka Initiation Mask with Musician on top: A large carved wooden mask with tall superstructure of textiles and rattan, featuring the image of a drummer and dancer. The mask has the traditional curled nose and painted designs. Yaka peoples, Con

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A Vintage Yaka Initiation mask with Canine Effigy: A carved wooden mask with dancers handle and adorned with rattan and basketry cap and large raffia grass collar. The mask features a brightly painted Canine effigy on front. Yaka peoples, Congo, Afric

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Initiation YAKA Mask Congo Rdc Bayaka African Tribal Art TRIBALART BE 1180: CONGO DRC YAKA Mask CHARACTERISTICS : TYPE OF OBJECT : Mask ETHNICAL GROUP : Yaka - Bayaka COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : DRC Congo (ex Zaïre ex Belgian Congo) MATERIAL : Wood. Textile Vegetal fibers DIMENS

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Unusual Yaka African Mask with tall textile headdress: A carved wooden mask with traditional upturned nose and a tall textile headdress adorned with painted motifs and embellished with cowrie shells. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask meas

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Yaka Mkunda Initiation Mask Ex Rev. Lawson Mooney 1965: A Fascinating old carved wood and plant fiber dance mask from the Kukunda Initiation rites of the Yaka peoples. The mask was created with a wooden face, painted white and orange and decorated with a h

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A Rare Red Biombo mask, African Art: This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Biombo Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are known as "Tshimwana" which were used during Initiation festivals. The mask was decorated wi

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Ex Museum Kuba Kete African Mask: A very fine Old initiation mask from the Southern Bushoong/Kete peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A very interesting example that still retains its original painted designs, often these masks

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Beautiful Large KOMO - KUMU wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1659: CONGO DRC LARGE KUMU - KOMO NSEMBU MASK The "Nsembu" masks were used during the initiation rites of the "secret" divination society Nkunda The Kumu are a Bantu people living in the equatorial forest o

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BEMBE Zoomorphic Owl Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1150: CONGO DRC BEMBE Zoomorphic Owl mask Called "Eluba ya butende na cwecwe" or "Emangungu" these masks were worn during the initiation rites of young people. "The animal that dominates the heights of the

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A Yaka African Initiation Mask: A carved wooden Mask with classic upturned nose, colorful painted areas in blue and white and signs of field use and wear. This mask was at one time attached to a large woven fiber and grass headdress

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African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC

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African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC. Finely carved wood helmet mask of animal face with upright concave ears, large almond-shaped eyes, projecting snout, and closed mouth. White kaolin and indigo blue pigment details. The typical upper conical cane structure enclosed with burlap fabric painted with bands of geometric pattern, with central stem surrounded by four curved horns. The rim with multiple perforations and attached abundant raffia collar. Smooth worn patina on interior, matte patina on exterior. Minor nicks and losses, indicating extensive ritual use. Note: Typical mask used in Mukanda ritual for the initiation of young boys when reaching pubertyProvenance: Private Maryland collection; Christie's East 1980's; North Carolina collection. Size: 31'' x 15'' x 15'' (79 x 38 x 38 cm).

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African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC

Name: African Yaka Peoples Initiation Mask, DRC
SKU: 138520274
Price: 600 USD
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