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#D305
AFRICA, CONGO
Tribal Group:
KUBA.
Mask, "Ngaady a waash", with
attenuated face.
 Cap of raffia fiber
with cowrie shells.
Facial scarification
paint.
Blue and yellow vertical beading.
Black and white beads around
mouth.
Age uncertain
Carver unrecorded
This mask represents the daughter of Woot, who is the major god in Kuba creation. She was the wife of the first king, making her the mother of all Kuba royalty. Lines painted as running down the cheeks symbolize tears of pain and joy.
18" high x 8" wide
US$700
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 Fort
Myers ,
FL. 33908
800-305-0185
239-482-7025
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