Boa mask
€270.00
Originating from the Boa people of Congo, this rare type of mask holds a prominent place in the traditional art of Central Africa.
Carved from wood, they are distinguished by their highly stylized approach. Used in ritual ceremonies, initiations, or community rites, these masks symbolize ancestral protection and spiritual transmission.
This example, of exceptional sculptural quality, perfectly embodies the Boa cultural identity and the ancestral expertise of the sculptors.
Shipping fees
02591
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 20 cm (33 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection Germany
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
Originating from the Boa people of Congo, this rare type of mask holds a prominent place in the traditional art of Central Africa.
Carved from wood, they are distinguished by their highly stylized approach. Used in ritual ceremonies, initiations, or community rites, these masks symbolize ancestral protection and spiritual transmission.
This example, of exceptional sculptural quality, perfectly embodies the Boa cultural identity and the ancestral expertise of the sculptors.