The objects of the mukanda initiation
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood, feather, raffia
Legend:
This example from the Popokabaka region belongs to the group of masks known as Ndeemba. During dances, which occurred at the end of the mukanda ritual, two young circumcised males would have the honour of covering the ndeemba masks which was always done two at a time.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bandundu > Kwango > Popokabaka
Culture:
Yaka
Acquisition related person:
Alphonse Joseph Marie Verhavert (°1871 - †1934) as donor
Date of acquisition:
1910-05-03
Dimensions:
80 cm x 40 cm x 45 cm
Inventory number:
EO.0.0.1929-2