Name: Yaka Mask, Congo
Brand: Beads of Paradise
SKU: yaka-mask-congo
Availability: InStock

Yaka Mask, Congo

$1,825.00

Yaka Mask, Congo—

$1,825.00

Yaka Mask, Congo—

$1,825.00

The Story

Yaka Handheld Mask, Congo
Stylistic Handheld Mask of the Yaka tribe, Africa, Congo.
The Mask was held high during Initiation Rituals, so it towered above the onlookers/ Initiates.
This Initiate's Mask has an upturned nose, a characteristic of Yaka artistic taste. The use of pigments, vegetal fibers and the spectacular spikes on top of the head creates an overall feeling of mystery.
There is a nice white kaolin clay layer on the face with some Tukula red pigment.
Measurements: 68×25×23 cm
Condition: Good, clear traces of wear and Ritual Use
Ca. 1950-60

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Yaka Handheld Mask, Congo
Stylistic Handheld Mask of the Yaka tribe, Africa, Congo.
The Mask was held high during Initiation Rituals, so it towered above the onlookers/ Initiates.
This Initiate's Mask has an upturned nose, a characteristic of Yaka artistic taste. The use of pigments, vegetal fibers and the spectacular spikes on top of the head creates an overall feeling of mystery.
There is a nice white kaolin clay layer on the face with some Tukula red pigment.
Measurements: 68×25×23 cm
Condition: Good, clear traces of wear and Ritual Use
Ca. 1950-60

Yaka Mask, Congo