MC1871 Masque d'initiation Bembe Mask Congo Rdc masque ETHNICAL GROUP: Metoko

ETHNICAL GROUP: Metoko

Grande statue de l'Ubangi

Presented as one of the most striking masks of Northern Congo

17 3/4 with the beard (45 cm)

the style "Sayi"

MC1871 Masque d'initiation Bembe Mask Congo Rdc masque ETHNICAL GROUP: MetokoFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC Rare BEMBE initiation mask (M'cwe Wa Wondolomina) Beautiful initiation mask with 4 eyes Worn by Bembe circumcisers, these masks were intended to inspire respect and fear. But polysemic, they could also be used during grade passages within the Bwami brotherhood. The Bembe are established in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, north of Lake Tanganyika. (Not to be confused with the Beembe who are