helmet mask - Bwoom - Kuba - DR Congo

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KUBA Bwoom helm mask from the DR Congo, Kuba culture, provenance Privatsammlung; made of wood and glass with textiles, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads and raffia fibre; dimensions 80 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 32 cm high; weight 3.1 kg; authentic original in acceptable condition; indigenous name Bwoom.

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KUBA Bwoom helmet mask. Wood, textile, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads, raffia fiber.

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KUBA Bwoom helmet mask. Wood, textile, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads, raffia fiber.

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Details

Indigenous object name
Bwoom
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Glass, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
helmet mask
Height
32 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
42 cm
Weight
3100 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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