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Congo Drc Rare Anthropomorphic Tabwa wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art 0982: Description en français ci-dessous - French description below CONGO RDC TABWA ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK The Tabwa are a people living in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in Zambia, on the

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Rare Old Lwalwa Shifola African Mask, African Art: A very rare old wooden mask from the Lwalwa peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wood with sharp angular features, and the wood is dyed with the red sap of the Mukala fruit.The Lwalwa live in southern

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A lovely antique Wooden mask from the Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa. A very finely carved example of a face mask. Very little is known about the various types of masks used by the Tabwa and their function. This mask may belong to the type known as "moussangwe" . According to literature, this type of human mask represents the female character, and another type,the buffalo mask represents the male character in a mask pair used in fertility rites for sterile women who are forced to drink some of the sap of the tree (Erythrina abyssinica) from which the masks are carved.Note the deep well handled interior surface, worn regalia holes and well worn edges. The interior patina suggests actual field use and wear.The mask itself measures 11.5 inches x 7 inches, I will also include a metal display stand. Ex Private Philadelphia, PA Collection.

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Fair, small chips and wear

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Rare Tabwa African Mask, African Art

Name: Rare Tabwa African Mask, African Art
SKU: 69874351
Price: 70 USD
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