$125.00
1 in stock
This hand carved wooden mask features two faces that are pigmented with white, black and red. The mask measures 14.5 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds. It is in fair condition with minor imperfections including scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos. Stand is not included.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Gabon |
| Ethnicity | Aduma |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 14.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 8" |
| Depth (Inches) | 5.5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3 lbs |
| Overall Condition | fair with minor imperfections – see photos |
The Adouma (Aduma or Duma) are an ethnic group of Gabon, in western Africa. They primarily live on the south bank of the upper Ogooue River, in the vicinity of Lastoursville (originally an Adouma village), and are known as expert canoeists or the boatmen.
Their traditions hold that they arrived from the east or southeast, coming down the Sebe River to the Ogowe, and thence to the Doume rapids. They made canoes of Okoume, and sold slaves to the Okande, receiving European products such as guns and cloth in exchange. The Societe de Haut-Ogooue (SHO) established a post at Lastoursville and engaged the Adouma in trade for rubber, ivory and ebony.
During the 1970’s and 1980’s, many Adouma moved down the Ogowe, towards Port-Gentil.
Source:
Wikipedia contributors. “Duma people”. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 28 Mar. 2016. Web. 22 Jun. 2017
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