Special Kuba mask - Kuba - South Africa (No reserve price)

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Early 20th‑century Kuba mask from South Africa, carved in wood and decorated with cowrie shells and beads, with a raffia‑woven head, 44 cm high by 19 cm wide by 25 cm deep, authentic/original, in good condition, sold with stand, from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Kuba mask
Richly decorated with Kauri shells and beads
Handmade by the children of the forest (Kuba tribe)
The main part is made of woven raffia

On a stand
From a private collection

Very beautiful Kuba mask
Richly decorated with Kauri shells and beads
Handmade by the children of the forest (Kuba tribe)
The main part is made of woven raffia

On a stand
From a private collection

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
South Africa
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Shell, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Special Kuba mask
Height
44 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
25 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
304
Objects sold
85.71%
Private

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