helmet mask - Bwoom - Kuba - DR Congo

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Kuba Bwoom helm mask from the DR Congo, Privatsammlung provenance, composed of wood, textile, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads and raffia; dimensions 67 × 40 × 31 cm; weight 2300 g; condition Angemessener Zustand; title Helmmaske.

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KUBA Bwoom helmet mask.
Wood, textile, metal, Cauri shells, glass beads, raffia fiber.
A repair in the wood that doesn't cause any further problems.

KUBA Bwoom helmet mask.
Wood, textile, metal, Cauri shells, glass beads, raffia fiber.
A repair in the wood that doesn't cause any further problems.

Details

Indigenous object name
Bwoom
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
metal, Glass, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
helmet mask
Height
31 cm
Width
67 cm
Depth
40 cm
Weight
2300 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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