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African M'baka Tribal Initiation Mask 11"

African M'baka Tribal Initiation Mask 11"

Item #2a8

This wood mask is a one of a kind mask, hand carved by the artists of the Central African Republic.

Masks like this from the Mbaka (also Ngbaka) people of Central African Republic were initiation masks. It was also made to offer protection to the tribe. Like most ancient African societies, the Mbaka people take the young members of their tribe through an initiation process. For the Mbaka, this process is called ganza.

This initiation mask is also called dagara and it features in choreographic dances employing songs to intimate the initiates with the stories and way of life of the tribe. As typical for Mbaka masks, this mask has an oval, concave face with a triangular nose and scarification marks. The marks on the nose are found on the noses of Mbaka men while the two V marks under the eyes are tribal marks.

This Mbaka mask is intended to offer protection for the owner and bring good fortunes.

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Height: 11 inches
Width: 9 inches
Depth: 5 inches
Weight: 2 pounds
Materials: Wood
Origin: M'Baka Tribe - Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Hanging Instructions: Two holes are pre carved into the back of the mask. String is tied through the holes for immediate hanging.

Care: Dust the piece as needed.

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