MC1887 Ngbaka mask or neighboring people of Ubangi Mask Congo DRC

English description below

CONGO DRC


Large anthropomorphic mask

NGBAKA
or neighboring people of Ubangi (Ngbandi or Mbanza)

Expressive and powerful mask

This mask is very close to the one illustrated in Ubangi, pages 62 and 63
Presented as one of the most striking masks of the North Congo, attributed according to the sources to the Ngbaka, the Ngbandi or the Mbanza
The legend (page 218) of the sketch made on page 219 places its origin north of the Mongala River (the question of its origin remains open)

The Ngbaka or Bwaka live in the north of Congo, in Ubangi (or Ubangi)
They are the neighbors of the Ngbandi, the Ngombe and the Ngata


Features:

OBJECT TYPE: Mask
ETHNICITY: Ngbaka or neighboring people of Ubangi
ORIGIN: DRC Democratic Republic of Congo
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: 31.5 cm.
STATUS: Good
(See photos).
The base is not included

CONGO DRC




The Ngbaka or Bwaka live in the north of the Congo, in the Ubangi area (or Ubangi)
They are the neighbors of the Ngbandi, the Ngombe and the Ngata

Characteristics:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNICAL GROUP: Ngbaka or neighboring people of Ubangi
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Congo DRC.
(Ex Zaire ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 12 1/2 inches high (31.5 cm)
CONDITION: Good
(Please have a look on pictures).
The stand display is NOT included