Lwalwa Style and Binji Style Wooden Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Item Details

Lwalwa style and Binji style (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa)
Mask, mid to late 20th century
Carved wood, fiber, pigment, bead and Abrus seeds

*Please note that this item contains Abrus seeds, commonly known as the rosary pea, and is highly toxic if eaten.

Condition

- chips and cracks; scratches, scuffs, and abrasions; pigment and finish loss; loose and fraying fibers; partial loss of Abrus seeds.

Dimensions

- measurements of larger mask.
- measurements are approximate.

Item #

ITMG875195