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these masks were intended to inspire respect and fear
Mary & Allen Roberts
as well as personal objects of the deceased
57 cm with base CONDITION: Bad
Il semble que la pièce aie été cirée
MC1292 Joli masque Mbole Bambole cute mask Congo Rdc STATUE these masks were intended toEnglish description below CONGO DRC MBOLE Cult of the Lilwa Mask The Bambole are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us. The Lilwa society (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the social structure, ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among other well kept secrets) Their art is best known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of torture victims, the masks are rarer
