The Batetela are an ethnic group of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the region between Lusambo and the Upper Congo River, in the provinces of Sankuru and Maniema. The Tetela are associated with diviner-healers / witch doctors who used masks for funerals and marital celebrations. However, there was no evidence for the use of sculptures or masks among the Tetela hence we could not ascertain the official use of this mask. This is a carefully carved mask carved from wood, has scarifications all over the face, small eyes, wide-open mouth, and teeth and it looks considerably old and has a brown patina.
- Material: Wood
- Condition: Good
- Age:approx 50-60yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- SKU: LMSK-077
- Weight: 2 kg
- Dimensions: 22 x 42 x 19 cm