You are in the "Warehouse" section of the site. Items in this section will be available for purchase for a limited time. Descriptions are brief and photos unedited. See item description below. Africans basically use three styles of masks; the type that covers the face, the kind that sits atop the head and lastly, the style featured here, the helmet mask that covers the entire face and head area. Crafted in Zaire, it represents the brother of Woot, the first man of Kuba ancestry. The figurative styling of this mask is unique unto the Kuba. The men, from leaves of the raffia palm first weave the headdress. Copper is then placed on different areas of the mask. Kuba women apply the decorative cowry shells, seeds, traditional beadwork patterns and hand woven material to the cask. Please click photo for enlargement! See additional photos below. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message!
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| This helmet mask is featured on the left side of the top photo. It displays attractive copper and metal plating and studding along with a multitude of bead work. Strands of goat hair sprout from the sides of the head which enjoys a decorative red clay like base highlighted by beaded banding. Hundreds of cowry shells adorn the surrounding flap work. Please click photo for enlargement! See other photos below. Dimensions: 13 1/2 inches tall. Includung the beaded flaps the depth is 20 inches. Measuring across from front flap to front flap the distance is 19 inches. The wooden helmet itself is 10 inches across. Wt: 12 lbs shipping |
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| This helmet mask is featured on the right side of the top photo. It displays an abundance of copper work on the forehead, cheeks and mouth. Intricate 6 sided shapes and stripe patterns are formed by the hand placement of hundreds and hundreds of miniature beads. Strands of blond goat hair protrude from both sides of the head which enjoys equally intensive beading. Rows of decoratively placed cowry shells adorn the surrounding flap work. Please click photo for enlargement! Dimensions: 13 1/2 inches tall. Includung the beaded flaps the depth is 24 inches. Measuring across from front flap to front flap the distance is 19 inches. The wooden helmet itself is 10 inches across. Wt: 12 lbs shipping |
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