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Kakungu Mask (N° 30924)

Variant of the large African mask suku kakungu, this mask has large eye sockets or hanging cheeks, framing a straight nose overhanging a narrow mouth.

Matte patina, dry, abrasions.
The Suku and Yaka ethnic groups recognize common origins and have the same social structure as well as similar cultural practices. They can only be differentiated by their stylistic variations. The mukanda is the name given to all the rites around the initiation ceremony of young pubescents, consecrating the end of childhood and shared by many communities.
The suku kakungu masks are known to be among the largest masks in Black Africa. These masks supposed to control the rain were brought out during initiation rites but if they did not participate in any dance they jumped and gesticulated. They also appeared with their female counterparts kazeba or mateemu .

Source: " Initiés ". Editions du Musée Dapper  

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Originex-collection française.
EthnySuku
Countryrdc ex zaire
Material(s)wood
Height cm46
Width17 cm
Weight0.72 Kg
Socle inclusOptional

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