African Mask Kholuka Statue | African Tribal Mask | African Art | Tribal Mask

Description

YAKA KHOLUKA AFRICAN MASK | AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK| AFRICAN ART AND CARVINGS
HISTORY BEHIND OUR MASKS
Paulski Art
strives to deliver collectible and authentic African masks from regions across the African continent. With access to antiquity auctions and museum curators across Western and Southern Africa, we do our ultimate best to secure only genuine tribal masks and provide information that is well researched by our curators in determining origin, culture, and age. We examine our pieces thoroughly and do our best to photograph each section of a mask so a buyer/collector can have a full understanding of what they’re purchasing without any surprises. That is our promise!
Dimensions: 30” x 13” x 13”
Stand: Included with Mask
Materials:
Wood, Raffia Hair and Chalk Paint
Tribal Background: Yaka
of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Age: Late 1980s
ABOUT MASK
The Yaka people of Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have a male initiation society known as Makunda, which is charged with circumcising, hazing, and teaching boys to become a man (mainly, education in hunting and sex).  During the circumcision dance performances (kinkanda), the initiates wear special masks while their teachers alone are permitted to wear the ritual masks of the Makunda. After initiation, the boys are led out of seclusion and back into the community.  Before festivities can begin, the head teacher (kahyuudi or kayudi) commissions a carver (nkalaweeni or mvumbwa) to create a series of masks.
IMPERFECTIONS
Please note these are traditional/old masks. Imperfections are to be expected such as dings, broken cowrie shells and minor cracks. We do our best to showcase the mask using as many photos as possible. Mask is in excellent condition.
HOW TO HANG/DISPLAY MASK (STAND INCLUDED)
This mask comes with a stand so there is no worry about searching for a stand.
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
We require 3-5 days to process and package each order carefully. All shipping will be made via UPS or FedEx dependent on cost. Our return policy is strictly 30 days from the time you receive your order and confirmed as delivered. All returns are paid by the customer regardless of reason/cause. All returns must be in their original shipped condition.
If you have issues or problems with your order, we ask that you contact us directly to see if we can assist you in anyway or replace an order. Your satisfaction is our highest priority.