Art & Rug Auction
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 02:00PM EDT
Lot 12728
Lwalwa Initiation Mask
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
This item is a traditional Lwalwa mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. • Function: Used by the Lwalwa people in initiation dances for young men, funerals, and hunting rituals to seek ancestral help. • Design: Known for its geometric appearance, featuring a concave face, a prominent angular nose often modeled after birds, narrow eye slits, and a protruding mouth. • Materials: hand-carved from wood. Mid century 1’1” x 7in
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