Bird Mask - Luba - DR Congo

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The late 20th-century wooden Bird Mask is of Luba culture, from DR Congo, and comes from a private collection.

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Stunning Luba bird mask from DR Congo. In Luba and Songye African art, the masks of the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe society sometimes appear in the form of an animal face, it is probably a rooster, a bird found in Luba iconography. Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: Franco R. (Germany).

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Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Luba

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Wood

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Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Bird Mask

Height

40 cm

Width

22 cm

Depth

15 cm

Weight

700 g

Provenance

Private collection

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