Ndaaka or Bali initiation mask | painted carved wood | h: 25 cm | Democratic Republic of the Congo

Very beautiful initiation mask with white dots on the upper part of the face. The eyes and mouth are half-moon shaped. Carved wood, patina, natural pigments. 20th century. Ndaaka or Bali ethnic group living in the Ituri region in the current Democratic Republic of Congo. Unique piece. Dimensions (height * width * depth): 25 cm * 14 cm * 5 cm. Weight: 170 g.