Great BWOOM Royal mask, richly decorated and with fine details.
Materials: wood, cauri shells, fabric and African beads.
Good condition with slight traces of tribal use.
Unique colorful mask for the collector of African ethnographic art.

There are more than twenty different types of masks that function within the men’s initiation society.
Bwoom’s specific identity varies according to different versions of the myth. He may represent the king’s younger brother, a person of Twa descent, or a commoner. Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is performed in conflict with the mask representing Woot.

Good condition with a wonderful aged patina.

Provenance: former private German collection.

Object

Royal Mask

Ethnic group:

KUBA, Bushoong Bwoom

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood, Beads, Cauris

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

54x22x20 cm

Weight:

850 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $250.00

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