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Description : **Originally Listed At $800** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hauntingly beautiful wooden helmet mask, known as a Hemba, with a raffia skirt around the lower edge. The visage is comprised of pursed, but slightly parted lips, a slender projecting nose, slit-form eyes, and forward set ears. The coiffure is arranged into three ridges. A yellow glass beaded earring is attached to one ear. The wood is painted with chalky white and black pigment. The helmet shape allows the mask to fit entirely over the wearer's head. Piercings around the rim attach the thick hem of raffia fibers. The Hemba mask is used for initiation rites of boys transitioning into men. The masks protect the wearer against evil forces and promotes healing or good fortune. Size: 19 L x 11 W (48.3 cm x 27.9 cm), 25 H (63.5 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-private Palm Beach, Florida, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166418
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