Ngbaka Dagara mask
The Ngbaka are culturally close to their neighbors, the Nbandi and the Ngombe. Ngbaka masks, known in African art as dagara, are worn during adolescent circumcision and initiation ceremonies linked to Gaza society.
Oval in shape, their face is often concave, with a triangular nose and linear scarification on the forehead and temples.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 30 cm (49 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Pierre Loos, Art Africain Expert, Belgium
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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The Ngbaka are culturally close to their neighbors, the Nbandi and the Ngombe. Ngbaka masks, known in African art as dagara, are worn during adolescent circumcision and initiation ceremonies linked to Gaza society.
Oval in shape, their face is often concave, with a triangular nose and linear scarification on the forehead and temples.