Bwoom Helmet Mask
Bwoom Helmet Mask
Artist
Unknown
(Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century)
Place of OriginCentral Africa, Kuba Kingdom
Date20th Century
Dimensions18 × 12 × 11 1/2 in. (45.7 × 30.5 × 29.2 cm)
Mediumwood, metal, cowrie shells, beads, fur, cloth, seed pods
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Kenneth I. Freedman on behalf of estate of Steven B. Weiss
Object number
2023.353
Not on View
DescriptionLarge carved wood mask covered with leather and embellished with glass beads, fur, cowrie shells and seed pods variously placed along the lips, chin, jaw, forehead, brow line and crown.
20th Century
mid 18th century
18th century
Late 2nd to early 3rd century CE
Late 19th century
mid 18th century
late 18th century
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