SOLD / SOLD ! MC1691 Superb African mask Yela cult Lilwa neighbors Mbole mask Congo

SOLD / SOLD ! MC1691 Superb African mask Yela cult Lilwa neighbors Mbole mask Congo

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 CONGO DRC

Stunning YELA mask

Two-tone, pretty patina, hardwood and very old
The Yela are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us.
They are culturally close to the Mbole, who are a little better known, with whom they share the cult of Lilwa.

Their art is best known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of tortured people, the 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 other things, well-kept secrets) 

Settled in the "central basin", they are neighbors of the Kela, the Mbole, the Jonga and the Lengola


Features:

OBJECT TYPE: Mask. 
ETHNIC GROUP: Yela
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo DRC
(ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: Height 24.5 cm
STATUS: Good
Delivered without base
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CONGO DRC

YELA - Old Lilwa Society Mask
Two-tone, hardwood, well patinated

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 rare
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


Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Yela
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaire, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 9 3/4 inches high (24.5 cm)
CONDITION: Correct
Stand display is NOT included