Masque Kuba Ngaady a Mwaash - Kuba - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Masque Kuba Ngaady a Mwaash, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba culture, dating to the mid-20th century, weighing 1000 g with dimensions 42 cm high, 20 cm deep and 18 cm wide, in good condition, from a private collection.

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Kuba (Bacouba, Bakuba, Bushongo), RD Congo (formerly Zaire), Ngaady a Mwaash mask (Mweel mask)
The Ngady aMwash feminine mask is much more complex than the Bwoom masculine mask, featuring numerous beads of different colors, pieces of fabric, cowrie shells, and a more intricate shape. This mask has eye slits so that the wearer can see the ceremony taking place in front of the Kuba tribal community. It represents a woman but is worn with the graceful choreography of a man.

Kuba (Bacouba, Bakuba, Bushongo), RD Congo (formerly Zaire), Ngaady a Mwaash mask (Mweel mask)
The Ngady aMwash feminine mask is much more complex than the Bwoom masculine mask, featuring numerous beads of different colors, pieces of fabric, cowrie shells, and a more intricate shape. This mask has eye slits so that the wearer can see the ceremony taking place in front of the Kuba tribal community. It represents a woman but is worn with the graceful choreography of a man.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Masque Kuba Ngaady a Mwaash
Height
42 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1000 g
Provenance
Private collection
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