SKU: 151598
Kuba Helmet Mask Congo
Height: 13.0
Width: 14.0
Depth: 18.0
Width: 14.0
Depth: 18.0
$450.00
Description
Embrace the striking beauty and cultural significance of the Kuba Helmet Mask from Congo. Adorned with stunning Kuba beadwork, metal, shells, glass, and fabric, 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.
Depth (in): 18
Width (in): 14
Height (in): 13
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Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: Wood, Raffia, Beads, Cowrie Shells, pigment, metal
Condition
Damage/Repair: Some scuffed wood, embedded dirt, some loose threads and shells.
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.
