helmet mask - Bwoom - Kuba - DR Congo

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Kuba Bwoom helm mask from the DR Congo in a reasonable condition, crafted from wood, glass, metal, textiles and cowrie shells with raffia, measuring 67 × 31 × 40 cm and weighing 2.3 kg, provenance Privatsammlung.

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KUBA Bwoom helmet-mask. Wood, textile, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads, raffia bast. Repair in the wood that does not stand out.

KUBA Bwoom helmet-mask. Wood, textile, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads, raffia bast. Repair in the wood that does not stand out.

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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