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Suku mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
wood, raffia, pigment
20" tall (includinf raffia) x 10" wide
This mask is being sold on consignment from a private collection, MA.
*The stand shown in the photograph is for display purposes only and is not included with the mask.
$150
In their traditional context, masks similar to this from the Suku were used in initiation ceremonies and they
represented ancestors.
Despite its appearance, this mask shows no real signs of age or use and was most likely made specifically for the
collecting market.
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