MBAKA (NGBAKA) MASKS, DRC

 

Mbaka 21
8.5" high
$1500

This mask comes from a private New England collection.

Despite their appearance, the Mbaka masks below show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

Mbaka 22
13.25" high
$400 

Mbaka 23
11" high
$300 

Mbaka 24
11.5" high
$150 

 

Mbaka 25
15.25" high
$125


Mbaka, 3
16" high
$350

Mbaka 7
12" high
$200
 

Mbaka 8
8.75" high
$200
 


 

Mbaka 9
15.25" high
$250

Mbaka, 11
13.25" high
$225
 

Mbaka17
11" high
$200
 

Mbaka 18
11.5" high
$200
 

 

Mbaka 19
8.75" high
$200
 

Mbaka 20
12" high
$250


The masks below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

Mbaka 1
14.25" high
SOLD

Mbaka 2
SOLD

Mbaka 4
SOLD

Mbaka 5
SOLD

Mbaka 6
SOLD

Mbaka 10
SOLD

Mbaka 16
,SOLD

Mbaka12
SOLD

Mbaka 13
SOLD

Mbaka14
SOLD

Mbaka15
SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

MBAKA (NGBAKA), MASKS, DRC

The MBAKA (or NGBAKA) people of northwest Zaire use masks representing ancestor spirits in elaborate initiation ceremonies. With similarities in style to Bembe and especially Lega masks, Mbaka masks are recognizable primarilly for their ridged noses.

Despite their appearance, these Mbaka masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

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