MC1213 Puissant masque guerrier Boa Pongdudu Congo warrior mask MASQUE statues of Hemba ancestors are

statues of Hemba ancestors are famous

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Characteristics:TYPE OF OBJECT: Stool

MC1213 Puissant masque guerrier Boa Pongdudu Congo warrior mask MASQUE statues of Hemba ancestors areEnglish description below CONGO DRC BOA PEOPLE WARRIOR AND DANCE MASK PONGDUDU According to most authors, these masks were worn by the bravest of warriors, giving them an image of invulnerability. The Boa live in the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Features: ITEM TYPE: Mask ETHNIC GROUP: Boa. Ababua Ababwa COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaire). MATERIAL: Wood, rope DIMENSIONS: Height: 28 cm.