1960's Primitive Bembe Casque Mask

Description

Superb and rare old circa 1960 Primitive Congolese DRC Bembe Casque Mask Fizi Congo ( show minor loss on the … more Superb and rare old circa 1960 Primitive Congolese DRC Bembe Casque Mask Fizi Congo ( show minor loss on the top pls check pictures)

This mask was used for ceremonies and to bring different people of different tribes together in harmony,
mask has holes around and raffia fiber used to be attached, mask has nicely painted eyes and carving around the mouth

Material: wood, paint fades, hand carved and painted, pigments
20" H by 6.5" w by 5.5" D less