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A KUBA BWOOM HELMET MASK (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO) of typical form with a bulging forehead, decorated with cowrie shells, nails and coloured glass beads to woven fabric and painted in tones of red and yellow. 33cm high (head only), front section 43cm long In Kuba mythology this mask represents the evil brother 'Bwoom' in ritual reenactments of Royal power struggles. Bwoom masks are distinguished by the bulging forehead, cowrie shell and bead embroidery and decorative beard.
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