8.2235 African Art: Kongo - Bakuba tribe - Initiation mask - 31cm

Country: Kongo, Central Africa

Tribe: Bakuba

Usage: These masks were worn by boys while dancing in front of their tribe and performing certain rituals during their initiation.  The Kauri shells add value to the mask, while the different colour of the beads identify their family.

Size: 31cm

Comment: These rituals last up to three days.