Hemba Mask - Suku People - D. R. Congo (LS20) SOLD
Hemba Mask - Suku People - D. R. Congo (LS20) SOLD
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Hemba Mask - Suku People - D. R. Congo (LS20) SOLD

Used in initiation ceremonies for young men. After a long period of training in an nkanda initiation camp, he wore the mask to introduce his new status. When the nkanda session closed, hemba masqueraders danced into Suku villages. The Hemba served as a safeguard at a time of change for the young adult ("Tudansi"). The Suku live in an area between the rivers Kwango and Kwilu in the Congo. 24.5"H x 18"W x 18"D NOTE: Measurements include raffia fiber.
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