African Elanda Bird spirit mask BEMBA tribe DR Congo TRIBAL ART PRIMITIF

  
Large Powerful and Imposing ceremonial bird or animal spirit mask from the BEMBA tribe from DR Congo. Very nice vivid colors, large eyesockets, a pointed mouth and horns on the head. These masks fuctioned as ceremonial shields during circumcision rites in initiation ceremonies, are associated with hunting and cults of ancsestors. The mask shows age related signs of wear and tear, but is in a overall good condition.

Have a good look at the pictures. Height: 20.1 inch, 51 cm Width: 9.8 inch, 25 cm Depth: 4.7 inch, 12 cm.

We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your bussiness and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history! This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Masks". The seller is "webrasa" and is located in this country: NL.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Tribe: Bemba
2. Material: Wood
3. Original/Reproduction: Original
4. Color: Multi-Color