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Lot: 512
Maske kasangu. Salampasu. DR Congo

Kasangu mask.



Ethnicity: Salampasu.



Country: DR Congo.



Each initiation into a secret society reinforces the prestige of a Salampasu warrior and allows him to climb the rungs in the hierarchy, acquiring notoriety and social influence that is associated with it; Only in this way can we understand that an old man who has lost physical strength continues to be highly respected for the prestige of belonging to various secret societies.

The salampasu had a well-earned reputation as fierce warriors. This type of mask was an insignia reserved exclusively for those warriors who had killed an enemy on the battlefield, with which to dance to ward off the victim''s desire for revenge. 60 x 28cm. with base

Object
kasangu mask
Material
Wood
Measures
60 x 28cm. with base
Categories
DECORATIVE ARTS
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