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Rare Pierced Mask - LWALWA - Congo

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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 format. Size 31 x 20 x 12 cm, 705 gr.

The Lulua (or Bena-Lulua) are a small, caste-based tribal group living in the Southern Congo, where they migrated in the 18th century.

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