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Suku mask, Democratic republic of the Congo 16" tall x 9" wide wood, pigment
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Worn during male initiation ceremonies, these mask represented all departed ancestors. Mourning songs were sung during the ritual; the vertical lines on the face are tears.
Despite its appearance, I believe this object was made specifically for the collecting market.
