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Lele Mask – Cauri`s, Copper, Plant fibre, Wood – KUBA – Congo

 140,00

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Description

Beautiful KUBA LELE mask from DR Congo.
The 20,000 Lele people occupy the western region of the KUBA kingdom and live from hunting and agriculture. Lel carvers produced face masks worn at the annual founding celebrations which are nearly flat and have slit eyes surrounded by multiple lines.
Lele masks are rare and this one is a true beauty. The mask is decorated with cauri shells and sopper plates. Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

OBJECT: Lele Mask

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE: KUBA

REGION/ COUNTRY: Congo

MATERIAL: Cauri shells, Copper, Plant fibre, Wood

PERIOD: 2nd half 20th century

CONDITION: Good

SOLD WITH STAND: No

DIMENSIONS: 27×20×15 cm

WEIGHT: 600 g

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