Yombe White Ceremonial Face Mask

Description

Yombe White Ceremonial Face Mask
Origins found in what was previously known as the Republic of Zaire - now a … more Yombe White Ceremonial Face Mask
Origins found in what was previously known as the Republic of Zaire - now a part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
White face masks such as these would traditionally be used to ceremonially represent that of a deceased relative or a spirit
Painted with white, black, red, and brown pigment

Measures approximately 16.25 inches at tallest point and 7.25 inches at widest point

Hand carved from single wood block

Some wear commensurate with age. Good condition overall. Paint bright and carving well delineated. less