Mukyeem / Mukenda elephant mask Kuba Ngeende - SOLD OUT
The elephant in the African Mukyeem Mask of Kuba
African mask wearing an elephant trunk. It illustrates the power and wisdom of the king. The trunk also refers to the economy of the Kuba kingdom whose ivory trade was an important activity. This type of mask was worn at funerals as well as at different stages of male initiation.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 50 x 26 cm
- Ethnic group
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
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The elephant in the African Mukyeem Mask of Kuba
African mask wearing an elephant trunk. It illustrates the power and wisdom of the king. The trunk also refers to the economy of the Kuba kingdom whose ivory trade was an important activity. This type of mask was worn at funerals as well as at different stages of male initiation.