9613. Royal Kuba Mukyeem Elaborate Festival Mask

Zaire

A variant of the moshambooy mu shall. A full head mask with raffia collar, sewn with colored beads, shells, fur, wood ears, padded cloth and the characteristic superstructure in the shape of an elephants trunk with two tusks.

Size: 21-1/2 inches (53.4 cm) H. + 28 on custom mount.

A choice royal example worn by a dignitary and may be representing a King in ritual ceremonies.

Provenance: Josephine & Walter Buhl Ford II

Choice and lovely example.

$1,850

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