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In the Bakongo culture, masks have many functions. Royal masks participate actively in the exercise of power. They maintain order and apply justice. This is possible by its' ability to communicate with the beyond forces. Masks of cult are the visible appearance of secret societies, who play a very large role in Bakongo culture. They participate in initiation ceremonies as well as circumcisions. Divination masks are usely owned by the "nganga". They are used to identify sorcerers who disturb the harmony of the community. This very old Yombe mask probably belonged to this last category. |
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Height: 9 inch Price:$ 8500 Ref number : T-K-003 Order
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