This old mask was carved in the style of the Kuba people of DRC. The mask measures 14 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds. It’s been adorned with colorful beads, shells and fiber. The mask has imperfections including a large missing section of the mask costume top missing. There is also chips, scrapes and scuffs throughout – please inspect photos. Stand is not included.
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Decorated Kuba Mask from DR Congo 14″ – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $125.00.$62.50Current price is: $62.50.
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Kuba |
| Material | Wood, pigment, vegetable fiber, beads, shells |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 14" |
| Width | 8.5" |
| Depth | 10" |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Missing part of top of mask, damage to chin – see photos |
Tribe Information
About the Kuba People
“During the 16th century, the Kuba migrated from the north and settled between the Sankuru and Kasai Rivers. Today, they number 250,000 and are subdivided into a number of tribes – the Bushoong, the Ngeende, the Kete, the Lele, the Binji, The Dengese, the Mbuun and the wongo. Each clan pays tribute to the Nyim, the king of the Bushoong ruling clan, but their internal affairs are dealt with autonomously. The Bushoong king and his court lived in a closed palace, known as the Mushenge. The king was responsible for the wealth and fecundity of his people.
Each clan within the Kuba kingdom produced artistic objects with specific characteristics, but there are common stylistic features, including predilection for incised geometric decoration. Cups, zoomorphic divination instruments and boxes were produced throughout the realm.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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