a contemprary example from the Democratic Republic of the Congo representing a traditional form. This highly ornate helmet mask with plant fiber frame, ruff, and tuft is ornamented with numerous cowry shells, colorful beads, and hand-carved wooden nose and ears. The mask, with forward hanging trunk, probably represents an elephant, which is a royal emblem. Only men of royal descent may wear this mask, height 21" x diameter 11". Condition: Excellent.
a contemprary example from the Democratic Republic of the Congo representing a traditional form. This highly ornate helmet mask with plant fiber frame, ruff, and tuft is ornamented with numerous cowry shells, colorful beads, and hand-carved wooden nose and ears. The mask, with forward hanging trunk, probably represents an elephant, which is a royal emblem. Only men of royal descent may wear this mask, height 21" x diameter 11". Condition: Excellent.
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