26th Apr, 2022 9:30
Tribal Art
A Kuba Bushoong Bwoom helmet mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the top with a carved circular recess, above a protruding forehead with incised linear decoration, with incised carved eyes, mouth and scarifications, pierced viewing holes either side of the nose, with carved and pierced ears, the collar and lower sides with pierced holes, 38cm high, approx 28cm wide, approx 36cm deep
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
Sold for £70
A Kuba Bushoong Bwoom helmet mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the top with a carved circular recess, above a protruding forehead with incised linear decoration, with incised carved eyes, mouth and scarifications, pierced viewing holes either side of the nose, with carved and pierced ears, the collar and lower sides with pierced holes, 38cm high, approx 28cm wide, approx 36cm deep
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
