Exquisite and Grand Yaka Mask Kholuka, DRC Congo 24" Start Price USD 570.00 Current Price USD 570.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 21, 2008 End Time Monday, July 28, 2008 Location Sacramento, CA See more about 'Exquisite and Grand Yaka Mask Kholuka, DRC Congo 24"' Description TYPE:  African mask TRIBE:  Yaka (Kholuka) COUNTRY:  DRC Congo MATERIALS:  Hardwood, Pigments, Raffia, Cane Framework, Vegetable Fibres AGE:  Early/Mid 20th Century CONDITION:  Tribally Used and in great condition DIMENSIONS:  Height 24.4" (62cm) Width 17.7" (45cm) Depth 11.8" (30cm)   A absolutely stunning Yaka 'Kholuka' Tribal mask sourced from The DRC Congo. The Yaka maintain a masquerading tradition associated with boys initiation and circumcision rites (Mukhanda). The ceremonies are intended to further the adolescents social and physical maturity, and in particular to insure their virility as a guarantee of the communitys future. The Northern Yaka consider this mask one of the most significant types used in this context. it is worn only by the supervisors of the initiates. Its dance concludes the ceremony that marks the end of seclusion. The dances are accompanied by songs concerned with adult masculinity, intended to confirm the new social status of the young men. Ref: 'African Masks' The Barbier Mueller Collection This is a superb example of an very old Yaka mask showing good signs of age and Tribal use. Any questions or for additional photos please email me. To save on shipping costs you are welcome to combine items form theebonytree.com. Unfortunately some of our items are expensive to ship due to there size & weight, we only charge what it costs to mail parcels, if I have overestimated postage fees I will refund the difference. All items from The Ebony Tree are fumigated.         Place a Bid!