Seller: tribal.savanna ✉️ (57) 100%, Location: Nairobi, KE, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 353876800103 Salampasu Mukinka Mask Democratic Republic of Congo African Tribal Mask. Salampasu Mukinka Mask Democratic Republic of Congo African Tribal Mask DIMENSIONS H : 15 inches W : 10 inches CONTACT 100% Customer Satisfaction !! SHIPPING DHL EXPRESS , tracking provided.(DHL EXPRESS Door to Door Free Delivery!Customs Sorted!) N.A & EU Delivery Time :-5 to 10 Business Days Processing Time will vary with object dimensions.Generally 1 to 3 Business Days on completing purchase. Weekends & Holidays may delay processing time. Description; As this is adorned with several wicker balls, this African mask is associated with warrior culture festivals and initiation rites. It was common during funerals in connection with the deceased's prior initiations, which were generally for a charge. Certain masks were so terrifying that simply the mention of them drove women and children flee. The large foreheads, blunt noses, and lips with carved fangs define these masks. This ferocious-looking animal is distinguished by its large snout, massive forehead, sharp jaws, and projecting tubular ears. The surface is crisscrossed with copper strips. Salampasu are a warlike tribe that live on hunting and agriculture east of the Kasai River, between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. The Tschokwe and Lunda rivers surround them on the west and south, while the Kete and Lwalwa rivers border them on the north and east. Mungongo warrior culture was connected with a mask hierarchy, which included kasangu, which were simple wooden masks, and mukinka, which were copper-covered masks. In order to wear these masks, the aspirant who was initiated into esoteric knowledge by other mask wearers had to sacrifice a significant amount of cattle, drink, or other material things. Condition :Good. The bulk of our artefacts have been handed down through tribal hierarchies and treasured by several owners. Small splits, scratches, and cracks are typical in their patina, showing its age and extensive use. Please carefully inspect the photos as they may indicate condition and damage. To jazz up your home decor, head to our shop or go through the rest of our eBay items.Whether you're looking to create a safari atmosphere with our Rosewood Animal Sculptures or a modern spin on indigenous African masks, we've got you covered Condition: See Item Description For Details.Very Good Condition Considering Age., Color: Multi-Color, Original/Reproduction: Original, Material: Wood,Fibre, Tribe: Salamapasu, Maker: DRC Artisan