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A Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask with Horns and Adornment

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A Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask with Horns and Adornment

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A Fantastic older and well used carved wooden helmet style mask with elaborate painted designs and woven grass textiles, along with animal skins, cowrie shells, beads , feathers and more. This ornate mask features tall curved ram like horns, suggesting it is a "Nyet" mask used in ceremonial dance by the Kuba peoples. The mask measures 17 x 13 inches. A durable metal display stand can also be included for an additional $35.00 . Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, NY.

Condition

fair, well worn, one ram horn repaired with old nail by the tribe.

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A Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask with Horns and Adornment

Name: A Kuba Nyet Helmet Mask with Horns and Adornment
SKU: 75393400
Price: 650 USD
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