Royal Coiffe KUBA - Mpaan - DR Congo

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Coiffe royale Kuba - Mpaan, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of Kuba people, made of fabric, vegetal fibre, cauris and beads, with dimensions 170x220x194 mm and weighing 552 g, dating to the early 20th century and coming from a private collection.

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Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: KUBA
- Material: Fabrics - Plant fiber - Cauris - Pearls
- Dimensions (in mm) : 170x220x194
- Weight (in grams) : 552
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

A very beautiful royal woman's headdress. Normal wear and interior stains caused by use.

Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Name of the tribe: KUBA
- Material: Fabrics - Plant fiber - Cauris - Pearls
- Dimensions (in mm) : 170x220x194
- Weight (in grams) : 552
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

A very beautiful royal woman's headdress. Normal wear and interior stains caused by use.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Fabrics - Plant fiber - Cauris - Beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Royal Coiffe KUBA - Mpaan
Height
17 cm
Width
19.4 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
552 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
100%
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