This mask was created by the Kuba people of DRC. It has interesting geometric designs on its face, carved protruding eyes, and long hanging raffia attached to a woven vegetable fiber helmet. The mask measures 7 inches tall, and 32 inches with its raffia and custom stand. It’s in good condition with minor imperfections.
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Kuba African Mask w/ Raffia & Stand 32″ – DRC
Original price was: $350.00.$245.00Current price is: $245.00.
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Kuba |
| Material | Wood, Pigment, Fiber |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 7" mask | 32" raffia & stand |
| Width | 5" |
| Depth | 12" |
| Weight | 5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections. |
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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