Kuba Mukyeen "Elephant" Helmet Mask, African Art Congo - C. Mid-20th century. A ceremonial Mukyeen
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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 mask is worn along with a layered costume of raffia and beaded ornaments at funerals of titleholders in the northern part of the Kuba Kingdom. Handmade from carved wood, cowrie shells, raffia, glass beads, animal hair. Approximately 22 3/4" h x 18" w. Condition: Minor normal wear.
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Kuba Mukyeen "Elephant" Helmet Mask, African Art Congo - C. Mid-20th century. A ceremonial Mukyeen
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