Location: Sankuru, south Kasai Providence, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) Materials: Wood, beads, cowry shells, raffia cloth, feathers, leather, twine. Size: 13 inches x 8 inches wide (head only) Condition: Excellent This is a variation of the Ngaady aMwaash, the female royal mask. It is a good display traditional forms: the hollowed oval form, carved from lightweight wood, the rounded chin beneath the prominent nose with flaring nostrils, the large, coffee-bean shaped eyes and high cheekbones above multiple piercings. Free Shipping in Continental US! |