Kuba Helmet Mask
Kuba helmet mask was broken at top and covered with raffia cloth. Hair coming from top glass beads, copper sheets, seed and cowry shells (a symbol of wealth), animal skin beard are all on the mask. Holes in nostrils to see through when being worn...no eyeholes in mask
- Object: Kuba Helmet Mask
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 12" high 9" wide 15" deep
- Culture Area: Africa Central Zaire
- Cultural Group: Kuba
- Cultural Context: -
- Donor: Dr. John D Spenst
- Catalog #: 87.018