SOLD / SOLD! MC1183 Large African mask MBOLE BAMBOLE mask Congo DRC
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CONGO DRC
CONGO DRC
Large and rare Mbole mask
Superb mask from the Lilwa society
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)
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 Len gola
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 32.5 cm.
CONDITION: Average
See photos.
Delivered without base
Delivered without base
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CONGO DRC
MBOLE Lilwa Society 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 12 3/4 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on pictures.
Stand display is NOT included