Helmet Mask - Wood - Suku - Congo
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Unique large wooden mask from the Suku tribe of DR Congo.
Worn during male initiation ceremonies, masks like these represented all departed ancestors. Mourning songs were sung during the ritual; the vertical lines on the face are tears. Neighbors of the Yaka, Suku masks are more conservative in their facial treatments. Although styles vary, there is usually a massive collar of raffia and often a figure or animal on the top of the mask.
This rare mask is wonderful in its proportions and colouring, the dark yellow and blue colour of the tribal figure provides a beautiful contrast with the white kaolin face, the typical overhanging brows lend this ethereal face beauty and melancholy.
The mask is in a good condition with a beautiful aged patina with traces of tribal use.
Object: Helmet Mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Suku
Region/ country: Congo - 55 cm
Material: Wood
Period: Late 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 55×39×29 cm
Weight: 4000 gram
Object: Helmet Mask Ethnic group/ culture: Suku Region/ country: Congo - 55 cm Material: Wood Period: Late 20th century Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No Dimensions: 55×39×29 cm Weight: 4000 gram
Reserve: $160.00
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Worn during male initiation ceremonies, masks like these represented all departed ancestors. Mourning songs were sung during the ritual; the vertical lines on the face are tears. Neighbors of the Yaka, Suku masks are more conservative in their facial treatments. Although styles vary, there is usually a massive collar of raffia and often a figure or animal on the top of the mask.
This rare mask is wonderful in its proportions and colouring, the dark yellow and blue colour of the tribal figure provides a beautiful contrast with the white kaolin face, the typical overhanging brows lend this ethereal face beauty and melancholy.
The mask is in a good condition with a beautiful aged patina with traces of tribal use.
Object: Helmet Mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Suku
Region/ country: Congo - 55 cm
Material: Wood
Period: Late 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 55×39×29 cm
Weight: 4000 gram
Sold with stand: No
Reserve: $160.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Helmet Mask - Wood - Suku - Congo
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