Large KUBA Bwoom Helmet Mask Congo African Tribal Art Africain 1642
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Congo DRC
Large KUBA Helmet Mask
The Kuba kingdom, which appeared in the 17th century, was one of the most flourishing in the territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo
It included, among others, the Bushoong, the Ndengese, the Lele (bashilele), the Kete
The Kuba developed a court, royal and aristocratic art, with a particular refinement
Their works are well known, their textiles, the famous "Velvets of Kazai", their palm wine cups, their powder boxes, their masks, their whistles, their drums and their royal statues
Characteristics
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNICAL GROUP: Kuba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: DRC Congo
(ex Zaïre ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood, vegetal fibers
DIMENSIONS: about 15 1/4 inches (wood only)
CONDITION: Medium
(Please have a look on pictures)
The stand display is NOT included
Bibliographie/ Bibliography
- Art Royal Kuba, Joseph Cornet, 1982 Ed Sipiel
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Reserve: $483.00
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Large KUBA Helmet Mask
The Kuba kingdom, which appeared in the 17th century, was one of the most flourishing in the territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo
It included, among others, the Bushoong, the Ndengese, the Lele (bashilele), the Kete
The Kuba developed a court, royal and aristocratic art, with a particular refinement
Their works are well known, their textiles, the famous "Velvets of Kazai", their palm wine cups, their powder boxes, their masks, their whistles, their drums and their royal statues
Characteristics
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask
ETHNICAL GROUP: Kuba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: DRC Congo
(ex Zaïre ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood, vegetal fibers
DIMENSIONS: about 15 1/4 inches (wood only)
CONDITION: Medium
(Please have a look on pictures)
The stand display is NOT included
Bibliographie/ Bibliography
- Art Royal Kuba, Joseph Cornet, 1982 Ed Sipiel
-
Reserve: $483.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Large KUBA Bwoom Helmet Mask Congo African Tribal Art Africain 1642
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