Anthropomorphic helmet mask "tshibangabanga"
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Anthropomorphic helmet mask "tshibangabanga"
D. R. Congo, Bindji
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Lewitzki, Celle, Germany | H: 11.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, abrus seeds, hide, feathers, rattan, base
According to Felix, these masks are used in Binji initiation rituals, where they are worn by the master of the initiation camp.
They look fearsome, with all the magical accessories like feathers and red abrus seeds, and are considered very powerful.
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 13, ill. 4
