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African Kuba, Lele Helmet Mask, Congo. Lele masks are exceedingly rare in European

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
African Kuba, Lele Helmet Mask, Congo.  Lele masks are exceedingly rare in European
African Kuba, Lele Helmet Mask, Congo. Lele masks are exceedingly rare in European and American collections. The Lele, stylistically influenced by their Kuba neighbors, produced a variety of decorative arts including decorated drums, divination instruments, tobacco pipes and drinking cups. Their masking traditions are also stylistically similar to certain Southern Kuba and some Eastern Pende masks with their predominantly flat elongated face, prominent forehead, arched eyebrows and pronounced eyes, nose and mouth. SIZE: see attached ruler photo. "Stand NOT included". Photos are part of the description representing the condition report and can be used for authentication prior to the sale date. Pangaea Auctions urges Bidder's to view all attached photos in detail.