"Small Mask Ngbaka Ndakala Democratic Republic Of Congo"
Beautiful little Ngbaka mask, recognizable by the extreme simplicity and the features engraved on the bridge of the nose. Ubangui region, northwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a ndakala mask, it was held in front of the mouth to emphasize the secret of the circumcision ritual" (Grootaers, 2007, p. 59) Hard wood and beautiful very smooth and soft patina, remains of kaolin, good condition, 19 cm without beard .