Salampasu Fiber Mask

Democratic Republic of Congo

Early 20th c

25 inches high x 7 inches wide

Ex: Joshua Dimondstein, Los Angeles, CA

Ex: Emerson Woelffer, Los Angeles, CA

Published: The Artist as Collector, The Newport Harbor Art Museum, March 15 - May 4, 1975

SOLD

This Salampasu mask was used during initiation ceremonies, funerals and as a marker of status. The mask is made of tightly woven fiber with a conical hat of coiled bark with polychrome natural pigments and raffia.