Early 20th Century Yaka Initiation Mask, D. R. Congo. Full Catalogue Bookplate of 'Armytage' to the

Bookplate of 'Armytage' to the front pastedown of each volume and an ownership stamp of 'Rev

a small dink to the back of the stand and a small nick to the neck

36 kilograms

Shelf wear to the spine extremities in-particular but generally the exterior is in a good condition with clean boards which firmly affixed

Early 20th Century Yaka Initiation Mask, D. R. Congo. Full Catalogue Bookplate of 'Armytage' to theAn early 20th century Yaka initiation mask from the Dominican Republic of Congo. The most important event in the Yaka ceremonial cycle is the initiation of young boys into adulthood. To mark the end of the educational period, festivities are held in which the initiates perform with newly carved masks. It showcases the most startling masks and the most spectacular dances. During its performance the mask was held by a handle hidden behind the raffia