Face mask - monkey
Democratic Republic of Kongo, Bembe, 1980's, wood, leather, mask consists of two part connected with belts, grooving at the upper part, h. 37 cm.
Dancers of ALUNGA society are wearing these monkey masks in order to save the harvest before baboons. These masks are worn with special costume ASAMBA made from raphia fibres.
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auction 15
starting price
6 000 CZK
€ 218
hammer price
12 500 CZK