MBAKA (NGBAKA) STYLE MASKS ARCHIVES, DRC

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

For UNSOLD Mbaka masks GO TO MBAKA STYLE MASKS PAGE

Mbaka Style Mask 22 13.25" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 23 11" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 24 11.5" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 1 14.25" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 3 16" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 7 12" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 11 13.25" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 8 8.75" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 19 8.75" high SOLD

Mbaka Style Mask 18 11.5" 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

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.