20th Century African Congo Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask
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Description
An African D.R.C. Congo Kuba Bwoom commoner crest helmet mask (20th Century) copper, beads, leather wood and cloth, face has broad features and extensive glass bead and shell embroidery, the nose and and nostrils are beaded with blue, black, yellow, and red beads, The coif and temples are finely decorated with black bead designs, hammered copper bulbous protruding forehead with extensive beadwork and shells woven into the perimeter, top, and side flaps. The pendant beard beneath the face continues the motif of shells embroidery. The forehead is hammered copper, strips of leather, and stripes of beads.
Condition
Excellent condition
Dimensions
22 x 11 x 14 in
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20th Century African Congo Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask
Estimate $500 - $1,000
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