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244 - KUBA, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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KUBA, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of Congo. Raffia fibres, plant fibres, cowries, small glass beads, wood, metal, Mukenga" palm mask with a large trunk, a reference to the elephant, the supreme symbol of wealth, wisdom and royal power among the Kuba. It is also a reminder of the importance of the elephant in the economy of the ancient Kuba kingdom, which was based on the ivory trade. The mukenga mask is worn with a richly layered costume of raffia and beaded ornaments at the funerals of title-holders in the northern part of the Kuba kingdom. Height 57 cm. Literature: Sura Dji-Visages et racines du Zaïre. Musée des Arts Décoratifs Paris.
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About the sale ANGELO TURCONI'S LIFE IN ZAIRE (1950-1980, photos, historical documents, objects, books)
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Auction time 06/27/2026 at 11:00 AM
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