Ending 8th Dec, 2024 14:00

Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024

 
  Lot 373
 

373

A CENTRAL AFRICAN KUBA MASK, CONGO, 20TH CENTURY

of carved wood with apertures for the eyes, the outer surface partially covered with sheet copper at the front, a fringe of hair at the top, decorated over its surface with designs of white and turquoise beads enriched with small shells, the base with pairs of rattles, and additional flaps at the front and back decorated with further designs of shells and beads, 32.0 cm high


 

of carved wood with apertures for the eyes, the outer surface partially covered with sheet copper at the front, a fringe of hair at the top, decorated over its surface with designs of white and turquoise beads enriched with small shells, the base with pairs of rattles, and additional flaps at the front and back decorated with further designs of shells and beads, 32.0 cm high