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an image of a piece of cloth with a mask on top of ita close up of a mask on a stand on a tablean image of a close up of a wooden mask on a mannequin heada brown and black blanket with a diamond design on ita close up of a brown and black blanket on a white surfacea brown and black cloth with a pattern on ita necklace made out of shells on a white surfacean old wooden box with a decorative design on ita close up of a purse on a table with a white background
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24 - DRC, KUBA – MASK, FOOTREST, RAPHIA VELVET
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Estimate €120 - €200
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Description
DRC, KUBA – MASK, FOOTREST, RAPHIA VELVET - Bwoom royal mask made of carved wood, beading, cowrie shells, metal, leather and fabric. Height: 29 cm. - Belt with a row of cowrie shells sewn onto fabric and leather. Length: 161 cm. - Footrest for a dignitary, with an intricately carved wooden core covered in velvet fabric embellished with cowrie shells and beading. Dimensions: approx. 67 x 28 x 24 cm. - Three panels of raphia velvet from Kasai, featuring geometric patterns. Approx. 53 x 58 cm. Condition of the set: damage and missing parts, signs of wear and tear. Items sold without a plinth.
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About the sale GOLD, Cabinet of Curiosities, Art from Africa, Oceania, Asia and the Americas
Auction location
Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : V8618 - 18
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