Kuba Helmet Mask on Custom Stand Congo MATTER COLLECTION
Width: 9.0
Depth: 12.0
Description
Embrace the striking beauty and cultural significance of the Kuba Helmet Mask from Congo. This African artifact is both a collectible and a unique piece of history. Bring a touch of African culture into your home with this beautiful mask.
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.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.
On Stand:
Height (in): 20.0
Width (in): 9.0
Depth (in): 12.0
Off Stand: 11 x 9 x 12
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Other Dimensions: Off Stand: 11 x 9 x 12
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.