African Tribal Mask

210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo


210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo

210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo   210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo
Congo: Tribal used old African Mukhanda Yaka Statue. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, with color pigments on the face and. With gourds, horns, cotton and feathers. The most important event in the Yaka ceremonial cycle is the initiation of young boys into adulthood. To mark the end of the educational period, festivities are held in which the initiates perform with newly carved masks. Additionally, it showcases the most startling masks and the most spectacular dances. Initiation mukhanda , that includes circumcision, is a crucial part of Yaka life. Circumcision and initiation, mandatory for all young men, are organized in a remote place called mukhanda-mu-msitu. The rituals are organized by the main secret societies : ngoni and yiwilla.

These statues are carved for initiation and are used only once. The carver (muumbwa) repairs and carves new statues and masks for circumcisions which are danced in pairs or groups, except the mask worn by the tutor's leader who dances alone. This statues belongs to an Tutor leader. The Masked dancer first asks permission and begs gifts wherever the initiates travel to perform. The ritual expert and his aide, the senior tutor, the sculptor, and the initiates wear different masks.

The most common masks (kholuka) are used by initiates and vary greatly. This statue is tribal used by a Tutor leader and is collected begin 1942. The stand is NOT included.

No hassles, no questions asked. We are usually able to respond within 24 hours. The item "210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo" is in sale since Saturday, February 13, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Masks".

The seller is "africa-gallery" and is located in Hengelo OV. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  1. Tribe: Yaka
  2. Material: Wood & raffia
  3. Original/Reproduction: Original

210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo   210243 Old & Rare Tribal used African mukhanda Yaka statue Congo