Monkey Mask – Wood – Luba- Congo DRC

Description

Enormous Luba Monkey mask from DR Congo. Dimensions: 60x43x23 cm! Condition is good with a wonderful aged patina. In Luba and Songye African art, the masks of the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe society sometimes appear in the form of an animal face, here a wondefull example of a monkey mask found in Luba iconography.

Object:

Monkey Mask

Ethnic group:

Luba

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

60x43x23 cm

Weight:

2700 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $250.00

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Monkey Mask – Wood – Luba- Congo DRC

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