Royal Elephant Mask (mukenga or mukyeem or mwaash ambooy)

Unknown Artist, Kuba peopleEarly 20th century

Details

Title: Royal Elephant Mask (mukenga or mukyeem or mwaash ambooy)
Creator: Unknown Artist, Kuba people
Creator Lifespan: Unknown - Unknown
Date: Early 20th century
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Dimensions: w23 x h35 x d26 IN
Department: Traditional Art
Credit Line: Gift of Margaret and Bruce Alexander
Classification: Furnishings and Equipment-Costume
Type: mask
Medium: wood, woven fiber, fabric, cowrie shells, beads, feathers, palm fiber, cord

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