This mask was carved in the style of the Bena Lulua people of DRC. The mask features a human face with carved striations throughout. It measures 13.5 inches tall, 16.5 inches on its stand and weighs 2.5 pounds on its stand. There is some minor imperfections including scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos.
Bena Lulua Mask with Stand 16.5″ – DR Congo – African Tribal Art
$175.00
1 in stock
Type of Object | Face Mask |
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Country of Origin | DR Congo |
Ethnicity | Bena Lulua |
Material | Wood, Pigment |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height | 13.5" mask | 16.5" on stand |
Width | 8.5" |
Depth | 4" |
Weight | 0.5 lb mask | 2.5 lbs on stand |
Overall Condition | fair with minor imperfections – see photos |
Tribe Information
About the Bena Lulua People
“Lulua is an umbrella term, which refers to a large number of heterogeneous peoples who populate the region near the Lulua River; between the Kasai and Sankuru rivers. The Lulua people migrated from western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire). They number 300,000 and live in small regional chiefdoms and in times of crisis elect a common leader. The role of the village chief is to insure juridical, political and social cohesion. During the late 19th century, Lulua culture underwent radical changes. In 1875, the Lulua king, Kalambam, introduces new social and religious regulations, which ended the traditional palm-wine drinking and hemp smoking.
Their economy is mostly based on agriculture, hunt and trade. Primarily farmers, Lulua women grow manioc as a staple crop, as well as beans, sweet potatoes, maize, yams, peanuts, and bananas. The men are responsible for clearing the forest and preparing the soil for cultivation. They also hunt, fish with nets, and trap animals in the surrounding forests. Salt is found in the region and is collected and sold to neighbors to generate income.”
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