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Colonial Mask – Wood – Kete – Kuba

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Title: Colonial Mask – Wood – Kete – Kuba – Congo DRC

Description: The KETE people farm along the southern border of the KUBA kingdom and live in independent villages led by family chiefs. They carve figures associated with initiations and helmet masks similar to the Bushoong Bwoon mask with large, conical eyes.

Exceptional KETE / KUBA mask from former Belgian Congo. Powerful appearance with traces of tribal use. Overall good condition with a fine aged patina.

Details: Object: Colonial mask

Ethnic group: Kete, Kuba

Country: DR Congo

Material: Wood

Period: Mid 20th century

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 51x24x24 cm

Weight: 2100 gram

Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $120.00

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