The Bambole are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us.
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 things, well-kept secrets)
Their art is best known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of tortured people, the masks are rarer.
Settled in the "central basin", they are neighbors of the Kela, the Yela, the Jonga and the Lengola
Features: OBJECT TYPE: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: Mbole - Bambole
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo DRC
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: Height 28.5 cm.
CONDITION: Average
See photos.
Delivered WITHOUT the base
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CONGO DRC
Rare MBOLE Executor Mask Bambole are a people whose rites have remained rather mysterious to us.
The society of the Lilwa (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 things the well-kept secrets)
Their art is best known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of hung criminals, masks are more rare
They live in the "central basin", they are neighbors of the Kela, the Yela, the Jonga and the Lengola
Features: TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Mbole - Bambole
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaire, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 11 1/4 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on pictures.
Stand display is NOT included
