Black and white pigments are often applied to Boa masks when used in war related ceremonies. This mask is 11 inches tall, 13 inches including the custom stand, and weighs 2.5 pounds, 3 pounds including stand. There is a fracture on the right ear along with other cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
Beautiful Boa War Mask 11″ on Custom Stand – DRC – African Art
$195.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Boa |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 11" mask | 13" including stand |
| Width | 21" |
| Depth | 3.5" |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs mask | 3 lbs including stand |
| Overall Condition | Fracture to right ear. Cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear |
Tribe Information
About the Boa People
“The Boa tribe 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 also carve statues with apotropaic functions. The Mangbetu influence can be seen in the Boa tendency to decorate knives, ceramics, harps and seats with human heads.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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