Old Tribal Bakongo Mask with Fetish / Nkisi Nails and Head Cap. Manyanga Tribe. Kongo Kingdom. DRC. Africa

Click the photo above for a larger version and more pictures

The Manyanga tribe live on the right bank of the Zaire (aka Congo) River. The location is near the tributary of the Lefini River. This is a relatively unknown tribe whose artists are known for their elongated faces, rounded cheeks, carefully rendered faces and nails. … Continue reading →

Item Number: M-9554
Provenance/Origin: Manyanga Tribe. Congo. Circa mid-1900s, perhaps 1930s
Composition: Wood, pigments, abrus beans, nails, raffia/fibers, cloth
Dimensions: 15" tall x 9" wide x 7" wide
Weight: 3.75 pounds
Price: $ 295.00 USD

Posted in Masks, Products | Tagged abrus, africa, bakongo, congo, drc, evil spirits, fetish, glass, head cap, Kongo, manuanga, mask, mirror, nails, nkisi, rare, tribal, Zaire.Lefini

C	Containers Bowls, Boxes, Bells, Gongs, Medicine Holders. Containers not considered vessels
F	Furniture / Furnishings Furniture, Furnishings, Wall Hangings, Screens, Lamps, Display Pieces, Pedestals, Paintings
M	Masks Masks and Headgear
R	Reference / Research Maps, Books and Materials
S	Statues & Figures Statues, Sculptures, Figures, Heads & Busts
V	Vessels & Vases Vessels, Urns, Vases, Incense Burners, Censers
W	Weapons Knives, Swords, Letter Openers, Phurbas, Spears, Blowpipes
O	Other not categorized Other and miscellaneous such as Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Games, Garments, Skulls