MWAASH AMBOOY MASK - DR Congo - Kuba
MWAASH AMBOOY MASK - DR Congo - Kuba First half of the 20th century. Woven structure lined with raffia fabric; decorated with cowrie shells and glass beads (blue, white, black), animal hair forming the beard, and leopard skins. Dimensions: H. 47 cm. This ceremonial helmet mask embodies Woot, the mythical ancestor and founder of the Kuba royal dynasty. Worn exclusively by the king (Nyim) or high-ranking court officials during royal funerals or enthronement ceremonies, it symbolizes power and the divine origin of the monarchy. The leopard is the royal animal, and only the sovereign has the right to use its attributes. Condition: Good overall condition. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 309
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MWAASH AMBOOY MASK - DR Congo - Kuba First half of the 20th century. Woven structure lined with raffia fabric; decorated with cowrie shells and glass beads (blue, white, black), animal hair forming the beard, and leopard skins. Dimensions: H. 47 cm. This ceremonial helmet mask embodies Woot, the mythical ancestor and founder of the Kuba royal dynasty. Worn exclusively by the king (Nyim) or high-ranking court officials during royal funerals or enthronement ceremonies, it symbolizes power and the divine origin of the monarchy. The leopard is the royal animal, and only the sovereign has the right to use its attributes. Condition: Good overall condition. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 309
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