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THBKuba helmet mask, 20th century.
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United States
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- Lot Description
A helmet mask with cowries, beads, rafia, and wood. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba. 20th century. 21 1/2"h x 16 1/2"diam.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Sothebys New York, May 13, 2011, Lot 268. Catalog Notes: This style of mask, known as a moshambwooy mask, represetns the Woot, founder of the Kuba kingdom. Each Kuba chind and chief owns a mask of this style and wears it during important ceremonies and initiation rites. They are decorated in a manner elluding to the high status of the owner. When a king or chief dies they are burried with their moshambwooy mask. This mask shows signs of having ben used. Purchased by Simpson in 1990 for $4,000 , asking $16,000. - Shipping Info
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