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Initiation mask

1/1950

Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen

Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen
Amsterdam, Netherlands

This mask is related to the Vili/Woyo mask and is attributed to the Sundi, Woyo or Yanzi, all neighbouring peoples from the delta region of the Congo River. This was, in all probability, a mask that was used within the Ndunga society.

circa 31 x 21 x 17,5cm (12 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 6 7/8in.)

Source: collectie.tropenmuseum.nl

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  • Title: Initiation mask
  • Date: 1/1950
  • Location: Bas-Zaïre
Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen

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