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Goma Bembe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Goma Bembe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: VYLTSA50B4
Price: 1800 EUR
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Rare polychrome mask presenting a face with eyes inscribed in large and deep convex orbital cavities. The mouth is formed of a raised circle. The lower face ends with a prominent chin. the whole is decorated with red and white polychrome lines forming angles.
This type of mask was used during the rites of passage through puberty called "Eluba ya butende". This must be a representation of the monkey type (Amba).
Nice patina of use on the inside of the mask.
First half of the 20th century
Wood, pigments.
Goma Bembe people, Kabambare region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Provenance: former private Belgian collection.
H: 31 cm
Sold with its base

Ref: VYLTSA50B4

Additional Information

Ethnic group	Bembe - Babembe
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Artist	Goma Bembe
Height (cm)	31

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Goma Bembe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo

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