CONGO KUBA BWOOM HELMET MASK

Ca. 20th century AD > A Kuba bwoom helmet mask with a broad forehead, recessed eyes, projecting nose and full lips. Beads, cowrie shells and coloured bands accent the facial features and perimeter. Bwoom is one of the principal characters in Kuba royal masquerade, appearing in performances that explore kingship, social identity and competing forms of authority. His broad, forceful face contrasts with the features of other royal characters. > > Size: 350mm x 265mm; Weight: 2.33kg > Provenance: Private Collection of American Gentleman in London, since 1970s. > >

Estimate:£200

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