This mask was carved in the style of the people of Ituri Forest. The mask is 17.5 inches tall, 27 inches on the stand weighs 2.5 pounds. This piece would make an excellent addition to any home. This piece has minor damage to the back top of the mask – See photos.
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Animated Ituri Forest Mask 27″ On Stand – DRC – African Art
Original price was: $195.00.$117.00Current price is: $117.00.
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Type of Object | Face Mask and stand |
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Country of Origin | DR Congo |
Ethnicity | Ituri Forest |
Material | Wood, Pigment |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height | 17.5" Mask | 27" w/ Stand. |
Width | 8.5" |
Depth | 2.5" |
Weight | 2.5lb Mask | 5lbs w/ Stand |
Overall Condition | Minor damage to the back of the mask |
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Tribe Information
About people of Ituri Foest
There are several small tribes that live within the vast Ituri Rain-forest of northeastern Congo. Some of those tribes include Ndaaka, Lese, beke, Amba, Baali, Mbo and more. Mask making plays a huge role in everyday life, representing ancestor spirits and used in elaborate initiation ceremonies. These masks become difficult to distinguish from one another so a general term 'Itur mask' is often used for masks from this region.
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