Royal mask - Bwoom - Kuba - DR Congo

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Royal mask, a Kuba wooden mask from the DR Congo, known as Bwoom, with cauri shells and beads, in good condition; dimensions 54 cm high, 22 cm wide and 20 cm deep; provenance Private collection.

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Description from the seller

Great BWOOM Royal mask, richly decorated and with fine details.
Materials: wood, cauri shells, fabric and African beads.
Good condition.
Unique colorful mask.

There are more than twenty different types of masks that function within the men’s initiation society.
Bwoom’s specific identity varies according to different versions of the myth. He may represent the king’s younger brother, a person of Twa descent, or a commoner. Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is performed in conflict with the mask representing Woot.

Good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Great BWOOM Royal mask, richly decorated and with fine details.
Materials: wood, cauri shells, fabric and African beads.
Good condition.
Unique colorful mask.

There are more than twenty different types of masks that function within the men’s initiation society.
Bwoom’s specific identity varies according to different versions of the myth. He may represent the king’s younger brother, a person of Twa descent, or a commoner. Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is performed in conflict with the mask representing Woot.

Good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Indigenous object name
Bwoom
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Cauri shells, Beads, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Royal mask
Height
54 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
850 g
Provenance
Private collection
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