KUBA HORNED HELMET MASK 8, DRC

Photographs © Tim Hamill


KUBA
Horned Helmet Mask 8
20 " high x 14" wide x 14" deep
$400

Despite its appearance this Kuba helmet masks was probably made to be sold.

This mask, with horns, is generally called a nyet. Horns were usually added to a mask for the image of power and strength. This mask has nice polychrome designs and is further embellished with metal, beadwork and cowries.

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