20th Century Polychrome Wooden Kuba Pwoom Itok Style Mask

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Carved wood and natural pigment
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A 20th century polychrome wooden Kuba pwoom itok style mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Adorned with geometric designs, this Kuba mask features a protruding mouth and conical eyes rendered with black, white, and red pigments. This style of Kuba dance mask represents a tired and elderly man consulted for his wisdom.

Condition

- surface abrasions and paint loss to face; some dust and debris present; repaired ridge to the verso of the head.

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Item #

18DCC450-017