Helmet Mask
Kwese Artist, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Details
Title
Helmet Mask
Artist/Maker
Kwese Artist, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
twentieth century
Medium
Wood and pigment
Dimensions
12 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches
Credit
Fred and Rita Richman Collection
Accession #
72.40.85
The white paint on the face of this mask identifies it as a representative of ancestral and spiritual realms. In Kwese society, sacred masks perform at initiation ceremonies and on other occasions to promote social well-being, health, and abundance.
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