Description:

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba peoples, ca. 20th century CE. A fabulous wooden helmet mask featuring arched brows, huge eyes, a straight nose, and full lips, all adorned with yellow, red, black, and white painted designs as well as an elaborate raffia collar. Size (without raffia collar): 12.3" L x 9.4" W x 18.8" H (31.2 cm x 23.9 cm x 47.8 cm)

Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection

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#186861

  • Condition: Chipping to top crest with some stable hairline fissures and areas of old, inactive insect damage. Surface wear as shown with heavy encrustations to interior and rich patina. Good remains of pigments and raffia.

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