helmet mask - Bwoom - Kuba - DR Congo

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The ‘Helmmaske’ is a Kuba Bwoom helmet mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from a private collection, made of wood, textile, metal, cowrie shells, glass beads and raffia.

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

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

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
43 cm
Depth
62 cm
Weight
2140 g
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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Objects sold
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