Persona. Masks of Africa
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood, raffia
Legend:
The Pota or Ginjinga mask of the Pende was not worn on the face of the dancer but on the top of his head like a helmet with the wooden part forming a visor. These masks were used during the initiation rites of the mukanda.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango
Culture:
Pende
Acquisition related person:
Ms. Marie-Jeanne Walschot as donor
Date of acquisition:
1971-09-24
Dimensions:
29,5 cm x 24 cm x 19 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1971.43.1