Helmet Mask (bwoom)
Helmet Mask (Bwoom)
Carved wood helmet mask featuring decorative leather work on the protruding forehead, beadwork along the eyes, nose, and mouth, with beading and shells lining the chin area, topped with animal fleece
Name/Title
Helmet Mask (bwoom)Entry/Object ID
2013.Br.33.2Description
Carved wood helmet mask featuring decorative leather work on the protruding forehead, beadwork along the eyes, nose, and mouth, with beading and shells lining the chin area, topped with animal fleeceUse
CeremonialCollection
Dr. E.D.(Butch) & Judy Brodie African Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Kuba PeopleAttribution
Attributed toRole
MakerTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoContinent
AfricaEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoContinent
AfricaCulture/Tribe
Kuba People