XL Mukenge Royal Helmet/Mask from Kuba Tribe of Congo AFRICAN ART

Face on both sides Approx 21"Tx20"Wx19"D

Beaded Painted w/Cowrie Shells Approx 22"Tx20"Wx23"D

Detailed Beading glass beads cowrie shells 20th century 24"Tx19"Wx23"D

Large African, Congo, Kuba Tribe Helmet Mask. Size 10 inches high, 12 1/2 length. Large carved wood ceremonial mask with shells and metal straps over wood. painted decoration. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold

Large African, Congo, Kuba Tribe Helmet Mask. Size 10 1/2 inches high, 12 1/2 length. Large carved painted wood mask with pierced edges. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South Orange NJ

Carved wood, painted beading w/shells 12.5"Wx13"T

Carved wooden figure of a King or Chief from the Dengese peoples, within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DRC / Congo, Africa. This highly stylized example features finely incised geometric designs , and m

Kuba Mukyeen "Elephant" Helmet Mask, African Art Congo - C. Mid-20th century. A ceremonial Mukyeen (Mukenga) "Elephant" mask of the Kuba Peoples of what is now the Democratic Republic. The mukenga mas

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask.This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes added to a mask for the image of power and strength.There are more than twenty different types of masks

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask embellished with cowrie shells, beads, seed pods, copper sheeting, goatskin, and hair, bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks, all of which are treated as e

A large carved wooden and decorated helmet mask with ornate beadwork set into a dizzying design with accenting cowrie shells. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The helmet mask measures 13 x 12 inches, this

Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask. This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes added to a mask for the image of power and strength. This mask has nice polychrome designs and is furth

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, DR Congo The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the i

A fine female Mwana Pwo mask from the Tschokwe tribe, DR Congo The Chokwe are well known for art objects produced to celebrate and validate the royal court. Expressive dance mask that represents the i

Title: Helmet Mask – Beads, Cauris, Wood – Nyet – KUBA – Congo DRC Description: Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask. This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes

A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a

A Vintage carved wooden helmet mask with traditional form and geometric painted designs. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask has some nice worn edges suggesting some age. The mask measures 15 x 9.5

This is a beautiful older carved wooden mask from the Kuba peoples of the DRC/ CONGO, central Africa. This mask features an elongated face decorated with various tribal motifs and geometric forms, A w

A carved wooden helmet style mask with open work eyes, raised facial designs and forms, attached raffia grass collar and feather headdress. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 9. A met

A carved wooden helmet style mask with inset bead work and overall exaggerated style. From the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. There is NO display stand included with this lot, however if you would like

Date: 1970's Origin/Tribe: D.R. Congo - Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 22,5 Additional Information: The pwoom itok mask was part of the Kuba royal circle of dancing masks. The eyes are surrounded b

This is a very nice vintage Kuba peoples mask, Congo, Africa. Carved wood with a well weathered surface and with incised tribal designs. The mask features large almond shaped eyes and a 3 finial crest

African Kuba ceremonial helmet mask, Bwoom Style, from Democratic Republic of Congo, traditional royal mask of the Kuba people, hand-carved from wood and decorated with thin sheets of copper, black an