Lot 4014
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask 19th or 20th Century
Sold June 28, 2025
- Price realized
- $65
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $230-500
Origin: Central Africa, DRC, Kuba culture, late 19th c.
Dimensions: 8x14x22 in. on stand
Condition: Some wooden and glass beads are missing from wear from time. It has some scuffs and signs of ritual use
Additional Information: A carved wooden African Kuna Bwoom helmet mask with wear and signs of ritual use. The mask has holes, and line engravings, as well as bead, string, shell, molded metal, and carved wood attachments and embellishments. Comes on a wooden and metal stand.
One of three masks danced to show Kuba origin mythology and beliefs. This mask represents Kuna Bwoom, demonstrated with the encephalitic or enlarged cranium. These masks would have been danced in full costume and before the Kuba king and his court. Provenance: Reportedly from Artemis Gallery, CO.
Lot details
- Lot
- 4014
- Closed
- June 28, 2025
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