Biombo Mask - Democratic Republic Of Congo
Biombo - Democratic Republic of Congo - Very beautiful and large Tshimwana helmet mask, entirely covered with geometric and coloured motifs. Complete with its headdress, the top is missing. Wood, pigments, animal skins, the face entirely encircled with cowrie shells. Iron plate in the middle of the forehead.
The Biombo are a small population surrounded by the Kuba, from whom they separated several hundred years ago. They live at the confluence of the Lulua and Kasai rivers, in the south of the DRC, between Luebo in the north and Mutombo further west.
The Biombo are a small population surrounded by the Kuba, from whom they separated several hundred years ago. They live at the confluence of the Lulua and Kasai rivers, in the south of the DRC, between Luebo in the north and Mutombo further west.
1 950 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Painted wood
Height: 45 cm
Reference (ID): 1277569
Availability: In stock
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