Anthropomorphic mask "mbuya"

D. R. Congo, Pende

Provenance	Size	Starting price / estimated price
Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, Germany Peter Stoffers, Kiel, Germany	H: 12.2 inch	400 EUR plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance

wood,
Originally, "mbuya" masks were used at initiation ceremonies "mukanda" to mark the end of male circumcision rituals.

Today, they perform at festivities in the villages for entertainment and serve to portray different characters and role models of the Pende society.

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