#1416 Stunning Kuba Royal Head Mask Congo Africa 13" H

Stunning large  Kuba  royal  head mask   which is made of wood, cloth and raffia and decorated with beaded geometric designs, and cowrie shells , made by the Kuba tribal people and was meant to be worn in ceremoniesThe Kuba tribe uses over twenty different types of masks. 

This mask  is used in  ceremonies  also worn at the initiation rites to symbolizes the supernatural being called Woot, who named the animals and other things of creation. Woot was believed to be the first human and the bringer of civilization. 

The Kuba are sometimes known as the "Children of Woot". The dancer would have sighted attendants as guardians because the mask has no eye holes. 

 mask measures approx : 13" inches tall by 13 inches wide and 15" D

 This Kuba tribally made artifact is in great tribally used condition with a highly intriguing tribal design and would make a fine addition to any African culture collector's treasure trove