Description : A fine and Kuba mask, Kuba Bushoong, D.R. Congo The mask of typical form of the type known as Ishen maal or Pwoom Itok, with long tubular eyes surrounded by perforations, the nose curving powerfully and the mouth small and simple. Extensive painting typical of the Kuba-Bushoong, in shades of orange/Red, Black, white and yellow, original headdress intact. A very fine example. H. 12 Comments: Property of a New York estate. Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY
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About the lot N° 245 Title : Kuba Mask, Period : 1971 Provenance : Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY The Cobbs, auctioneer, Peterborough, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Fine Ethnographic Art Sale date : 15 Nov 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale