Bayaka Ndemba initiation mask

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This Bayaka mask/headdress, is a Ndemba initiation mask, Yaka with Suku influence. It is complete with raffia, polychromed, with a carved wooden cap. It is a finely carved, rare example with a fine patina.

Student Work

No

Culture

Yaka (Bayaka)

Geography

Democratic Republic of Congo

Medium

wood, raffia

Classification

Mask

Accession Number

1997.01.098

Donation Date