SKU: 148018
Kuba Helmet Mask Congo
Height: 17.0
Width: 13.0
Depth: 12.0
Width: 13.0
Depth: 12.0
$450.00
Description
An exquisite Kuba Helmet Mask from Congo, made from wood and fibers, stands 17 inches tall.
The Kuba people, who are located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have a long history of creating intricate and unique figurative carvings as a form of African art. These carvings often depict human or animal forms and are created using a variety of materials, including wood and bone.
148018
Approximate Age: Early 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Large split through back of mask with minor repairs made to stabilize. Scuffs throughout.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.