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Boa Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #839

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Boa Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #839

  • Boa Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #839
  • Measurements: 32 x 33 x 12 cm
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Circa 1950-60's
  • The Boa Ethnic Group comprises 200,000 savannah-dwelling People living in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Each Village is headed by a Chief from the most Prestigious Clan.
  • The Boa are mainly farmers and are in frequent contact with the Mangbetu and the Zande. The Boa are known principally for their Masks, believed to be used in War-related Ceremonies, particularly to enhance a Warrior’s Courage or to celebrate Victories. The Masks traditionally feature set-apart circular cut-out ears and are covered with white, red and black pigments. 
  • Source:
    Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
$1,275.00
Boa Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #839—
$1,275.00

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  • Boa Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo #839
  • Measurements: 32 x 33 x 12 cm
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Circa 1950-60's
  • The Boa Ethnic Group comprises 200,000 savannah-dwelling People living in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Each Village is headed by a Chief from the most Prestigious Clan.
  • The Boa are mainly farmers and are in frequent contact with the Mangbetu and the Zande. The Boa are known principally for their Masks, believed to be used in War-related Ceremonies, particularly to enhance a Warrior’s Courage or to celebrate Victories. The Masks traditionally feature set-apart circular cut-out ears and are covered with white, red and black pigments. 
  • Source:
    Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.