Elephant mask - Mwaash aMboo - Kuba - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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The Kuba-style helmet mask Olifantenmasker is a replica from the DR Congo, made of coloured glass beads, cowrie shells, raffia, textiles and fibres, and comes from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
African-style helmet mask in Kuba style from the Democratic Republic of Congo (often a Bwoom-, Mosh'ambooy- or Mukyeem- variant).
Features of this mask:
• Materials: A sturdy base, covered with animal hide or fur, elaborately colored glass beadwork, cowrie shells (used for the eyes), raffia (around as a collar) and a wooden/textile helmet top with fibers.
• Originating from the traditions of the Kuba Kingdom (Central Africa / Kasai region), where such masks were worn during royal dances, initiation rites and historical commemorations.
H x W x D, 40 x 30 x 18 cm. Weight 480 g.
Shipped by registered mail and well packaged.
African-style helmet mask in Kuba style from the Democratic Republic of Congo (often a Bwoom-, Mosh'ambooy- or Mukyeem- variant).
Features of this mask:
• Materials: A sturdy base, covered with animal hide or fur, elaborately colored glass beadwork, cowrie shells (used for the eyes), raffia (around as a collar) and a wooden/textile helmet top with fibers.
• Originating from the traditions of the Kuba Kingdom (Central Africa / Kasai region), where such masks were worn during royal dances, initiation rites and historical commemorations.
H x W x D, 40 x 30 x 18 cm. Weight 480 g.
Shipped by registered mail and well packaged.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mwaash aMboo
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Colored glass beads, cowrie shells, raffia, textile, fibers
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Elephant mask
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
480 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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