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Object type
mask
Materials
wood, raffia, pigment
Legend
This mask is stylistically very close to “hemba” masks used in the mukanda ceremony of the northern Suku. However, it is also possible that it was made by the eastern Suku, neighbours of the Pindi. The eastern Suku emigrated to the region of the Pindi at the end of the 18th century.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango
Culture
Suku
Acquisition related person
Compagnie du Kasaï, as donor
Date of acquisition
1913-12-12
Dimensions
45 cm x 19 cm
Inventory number
EO.0.0.15374
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