Raffia mask, cowries, beads - Kuba - DR Congo
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Masque en raphia, cauris et perles from the Kuba people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; an original piece in good condition, 56 cm high, 47 cm wide and 40 cm deep.
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Mask of raffia, cowries and beads – Kuba – Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Kuba people, mainly settled in the Kasaï region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are known for the richness of their cultural heritage and the excellence of their crafts. Kuba masks occupy an important place in the community's ceremonial traditions and artistic expressions. Made of raffia and adorned with cowries and beads, this mask illustrates the remarkable mastery of Kuba artisans. The combination of these materials gives the work great visual richness and testifies to the importance of ornaments in Kuba traditional aesthetics.
By the harmony of raffia, cowries and beads as well as the quality of its craftsmanship, this mask constitutes a fine example of Kuba traditional art. It naturally finds its place in an African art collection or in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between ancestral traditions and contemporary aesthetics. This piece will appeal to collectors and lovers of African art for its cultural richness, its artisanal quality and its decorative character.
Mask of raffia, cowries and beads – Kuba – Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Kuba people, mainly settled in the Kasaï region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are known for the richness of their cultural heritage and the excellence of their crafts. Kuba masks occupy an important place in the community's ceremonial traditions and artistic expressions. Made of raffia and adorned with cowries and beads, this mask illustrates the remarkable mastery of Kuba artisans. The combination of these materials gives the work great visual richness and testifies to the importance of ornaments in Kuba traditional aesthetics.
By the harmony of raffia, cowries and beads as well as the quality of its craftsmanship, this mask constitutes a fine example of Kuba traditional art. It naturally finds its place in an African art collection or in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between ancestral traditions and contemporary aesthetics. This piece will appeal to collectors and lovers of African art for its cultural richness, its artisanal quality and its decorative character.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
raffia, cowries, pearls
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Raffia mask, cowries, beads
Height
56 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
40 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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