Ndunga mask

Unknown author20th century

Museum of Ethnology & Museum of Popular Art
Lisboa, Portugal

"Ndunga", a type of mask used among the Woyo (Angola), with the designation of "Mbefia", for the representation of a Nkisi, spirit of the earth, in the context of ritual dances.

Details

Title: Ndunga mask
Creator: Unknown author
Date Created: 20th century
Location Created: Cabinda, Simulambuco, Angola
Physical Dimensions: 40 cm x 27.5 cm
Type: Masks
Rights: Collection: National Museum of Ethnology. Image: DGPC/ADF
Medium: Wood
Catalog number: MNE: AX.657

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