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Fall 2024 Fine Art & Estate Auction

Central Congo - Kube Mwaash Mask

This auction ended on October 31, 2024.

Start price: $25

Estimated price: $50 - $150

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $28

Description

Item/Description: Ritual dance mask with painted triangular motif, applied cowrie shells, beads, carved wood ears and a hanging strip of animal fur. This type was traditionally used for a royal clan. ( Hamlet, Helmet, Ngaady, Mboma, Mwaash, Kuba King, African Tribal Art)

Material: Wood, cowrie shells, Animal fur, beads, cloth

Dimensions (not including base): Length: 10"; Width: 11 1/4"; Height: 10 1/4"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include some tearing, pulls, loss, discoloration.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: JoAnn Young Collection

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