Copper Mask From The Dinga / Ding Tribe, Dr Congo

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Object description :

"Copper Mask From The Dinga / Ding Tribe, Dr Congo"

A rare copper mask from the Dinga/Ding tribe of Southern Congo With a population of only 2000-3000, the Ding people had a very small production of carvings. Their "best known artefact is the ngongo munene hammered copper mask symbolizing the chief of the land. The mask is used for mourning and propitiatory ceremonies of important chiefs and by the chief himself during the initiation of young men
Beautiful aged tribal patina
Height 28 cm, width 20 cm

Price: 2 000 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Copper
Width: 20 cm
Height: 28 cm

Reference: 1118595