19th Century African Kuba Maschera Elmo Mulwalwa Kete

19th Century African Kuba Maschera Elmo Mulwalwa Kete Bwoom Helmut Royal Mask._x000B_ Carved from a single piece of wood; decorated in cowry shells and fiber; highlighted facial features in white pigments; on a black metal stand. '18' catalogue number. Circa 1840. {Approximate dimensions not including the stand: 16 1/2 high x 14 1/2 wide x 12 inches deep.}. Appraised by James Willis Tribal Art in 1993 at $8,500. Condition: General wear from tribal use. Some loss to the wood on the side of the head.