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Lele Mask – Wood, Plant fibre, Feathers – KUBA – Congo

 150,00

In stock

SKU: 55. Lele Categories: , Tags: , , ,
Description

Beautiful old 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. Lele 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.  Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Stand is included in this lot!

Provenance: former private collection of the Neterhlands.

OBJECT: Lele Mask

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE: KUBA

REGION/ COUNTRY: Congo

MATERIAL:  Plant fibre, Wood, Feathers

PERIOD: Mid 20th century

CONDITION: Good

SOLD WITH STAND: Yes

DIMENSIONS: 60×20×20 cm (with stand)

WEIGHT: 1800 g

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