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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Helmet mask with one or two cracks — see photos. A bump on the forehead, characteristic of helmet masks from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Masque heaume une ou deux fêlures voir photos 
Bosse sur le front caractéristique des masques heaume de le république démocratique du Congo 

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wooden helmet - DR Congo

Late 19th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Heaume bois, a late 19th‑century wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 35 × 22 × 32 cm, weighing 1.55 kg, provenance Private Collection, authentic original, in good condition, with one or two cracks and a forehead bump typical of heaume masks.

wooden helmet - DR Congo

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Heaume bois, a late 19th‑century wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 35 × 22 × 32 cm, weighing 1.55 kg, provenance Private Collection, authentic original, in good condition, with one or two cracks and a forehead bump typical of heaume masks.

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