SKU: 157233
Kuba Helmet Mask Congo
Height: 20.0
Width: 12.25
Depth: 18.0
Width: 12.25
Depth: 18.0
$350.00
Description
An exquisite Kuba Helmet Mask from Congo, made from wood and natural fibers, stands 20.0 inches tall, without the raffia which adds 8-9inches to the height.
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.
Loose fiber hanging down. Cracks and an old repair are visible on the side of the head.
Height (In): 20.0
Width (In): 12.25
Depth (In): 18.0
Raffia adds 8-9 inches to the height
Stand NOT included
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Approximate Age: Early 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Other Dimensions: Raffia adds 8-9 inches to the height
Material
Material: wood, raffia, natural fibers, feathers, shells
Condition
Damage/Repair: Loose fiber hanging down. Cracks and an old repair visible on the side of the head. Surface wear and scuffs throughout. See photos for details.
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.