The Yela is an ethnic group of people found in Central Africa established in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the forest region of Eastern Kasai.
Mask from the Yela tribe from the Democratic Republic of Congo is worn by members of the diviners’ society, the Ekanga. they are stored in baskets in the meeting hut. The following mask shows visible signs of age and usage.
- Material:wood
- Age: approx 50-60yrs
- Origin:Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Condition:Excellent
- SKU: LMSK-028
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- Dimensions: 14 x 22 x 2.6 cm