Bwoom Kuba
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials
Category
Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
$2,884 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
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Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
One of the three royal masks, the Bwoom is one of the oldest mask types used by the Kuba people who
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
H 12 in W 12 in D 24 in
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples, Democratic
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
H 11.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in
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Marble, Bronze
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CW4020
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Materials
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
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Porcelain
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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