Kwésé mask - SOLD OUT

Little is known about the art of the Kwésé. It can be assumed that it is close, by many points, to the Suku. Among the Kwésé the generic term to express the mask is Mukishi. As with their neighbors, the masks were used for circumcision and initiation ceremonies. They may appear during the burial or investiture of a chief. Note an important characteristic among the Kwésé, the faces are often in the shape of a heart.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
22 x 14 cm
Ethnic group
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal Art Collection Germany
Condition
Excellent