Woven fibre and raffia
The Salampasu people of the Congo use masks like this in ceremonies for warrior initiation, characterised by a bulging protruding forehead above deep set eye openings and conforming cheeks.
Salampasu masks made of plaited raffia fibre are used by the Idangani association.
The Salampasu people of the Congo use masks like this in ceremonies for warrior initiation, characterised by a bulging protruding forehead above deep set eye openings and conforming cheeks.
Salampasu masks made of plaited raffia fibre are used by the Idangani association.
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48 H x 28 W x 24 D cm |