MC1367 Beau masque africain Yela voisins Mbole mask Congo Rdc
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$435.00
CONGO RDC
Ils sont proches culturellement des Mbole, un peu plus connus, avec qui ils partagent le culte du Lilwa
La société du Lilwa ( que l'on pourrait comparer au Bwami des Lega) organisait la structure sociale, assurait la stabilité de la communauté et punissait ceux qui transgressaient (entre autres les secrets bien gardés)
Installés dans la "cuvette centrale", ils sont voisins des Kela, des Mbole, des Jonga et des Lengola
Caractéristiques:
TYPE D'OBJET: Masque.
GROUPE ETHNIQUE: Yela
DIMENSIONS: Hauteur 24 cm
Voir photos.
Livré sans socle
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CONGO DRC
YELA Lilwa Society Mask
The Yela are a people whose rites have remained quite mysterious to us.
They are culturally close to the Mbole, a little better known, with whom they share the cult of Lilwa.
Their art is especially known for the famous "OFIKA", sculptures of tortured persons, masks are rarer
The Lilwa society (which could be compared to the Bwami of the Lega) organized the social structure, ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among others well-kept secrets)
Installed in the "central basin", they are neighbors of Kela, Mbole, Jonga and Lengola
CONDITION: Medium/bad
Please have a look on pictures.