MC1369 Beautiful African mask Yela neighbors Mbole mask Congo DRC
Regular price
€595.00
CONGO DRC
They are culturally close to the Mbole, a little better known, with whom they share the cult of Lilwa
The Lilwa society (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the social structure, ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among other well-kept secrets)
Installed in the "central basin", they are neighbors of the Kela, the Mbole, the Jonga and the Lengola
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: Yela
DIMENSIONS: Height 31.5 cm
Restoration: It was broken and reattached
Delivered without base
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YELA
Lilwa Society Mask
The Yela are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us.
They are culturally close to the Mbole, a little better known, with whom they share the cult of Lilwa.
Their art is especially known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of tortured persons, masks are rarer
The Lilwa society (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the social structure, ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among others well-kept secrets)
Installed in the "central basin", they are neighbors of Kela, Mbole, Jonga and Lengola
CONDITION: Medium/bad
Restoration: it was broken and glued