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Object type
mask
Materials
wood, raffia
Legend
The Pota or Ginjinga mask of the Pende was not worn on the face of the dancer but on the top of his head like a helmet with the wooden part forming a visor. These masks were used during the initiation rites of the mukanda.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango
Culture
Pende
Acquisition related person
Ms. Marie-Jeanne Walschot, as donor
Date of acquisition
1971-09-24
Dimensions
29,5 cm x 24 cm x 19 cm
Inventory number
EO.1971.43.1
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