CONGO MASK OF THE BEMBE PEOPLE

CONGO MASK OF THE BEMBE PEOPLE

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Lot 417
CONGO MASK OF THE BEMBE PEOPLE

First half of 20th century
colored wood
Diameter 30 cm

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1 000 CZK
| 42 €

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Eastern Congo, Bembe ethnic group, first half of the 20th century. A large double-sided helmet mask of the Bembe people, used in tribal rituals and symbolizing forest spirits. This impressive mask embodies the creative and destructive power of nature and is typically painted with white, red, and black pigments. Diameter approx. 30 cm.

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