Songye · République démocratique du Congo
Disponible
Carved Wooden Crested and Horned Mask with Central Handle
Détails
| Dimensions | Hauteur 35 cm (13¾ in)Largeur 20 cm (7⅞ in) |
|---|---|
| Pays | République démocratique du Congo / Gabon Central or West African region, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Gabon. |
| Tribu / Culture | Songye Associated with Central African traditional cultures, including Songye, Luba, or neighboring groups. |
Symbolique et iconographie
Features a distinctive central vertical handle or crest, sweeping horns, white facial pigment wash, forehead scarification, and bared teeth, which traditionally symbolize ancestral authority, spiritual power, and protective ritual guardianship.
Analyse esthétique et formelle
Characterized by a striking structural vertical post extending from the crown, prominent curving side horns, balanced symmetrical facial features, bared dental details, and a weathered multi-tone finish.
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