"Salampasu Mask From Congo"
Rare Salampasu initiation mask with multiple horns Semi-hard wood with a shiny patina of use in places on the inside and dark crusty on the outside Total height 41cm sold with base Warrior people of 60,000 individuals, they live east of the river Jasaï and have the Tchowké and the Lunda as neighbors. The masks are made as part of the initiation. They symbolize three ranks of society: hunters, warriors and chief. Some masks cause such fear that women and children flee out of the village during rituals The rounded forehead, the finely marked eyes give a severe look This mask exudes such force which marks the respect that should be held free shipping in the whole world 
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