Songye · République démocratique du Congo
Disponible
Elaborate Carved Wooden Crested and Haloed Ritual Mask
Détails
| Dimensions | Hauteur 40 cm (15¾ in)Largeur 25 cm (9⅞ in) |
|---|---|
| Pays | République démocratique du Congo / Gabon Central African region, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Gabon |
| Tribu / Culture | Songye Associated with Central African traditional cultures (such as Songye, Luba, or related Congo Basin groups known for complex architectural headgear and ritual crests) |
Symbolique et iconographie
Features a magnificent radiating openwork halo or arch adorned with cup-like projections, intricate facial patterning, and bared teeth, which traditionally embody cosmic power, spiritual radiance, ancestral authority, and high social or ritual status
Analyse esthétique et formelle
Characterized by an exceptionally detailed multi-tiered structural crest, balanced facial symmetry, rich carved textures, and a monumental sculptural presence
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