Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...
Shell, Fabric
Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece is called a Kuba mask. It was made in Congo. Its a helmet and a mask.
Wood, Beads
Verre Soufflé - Masque Kuba-Congo - Bois, perles, cauris - Circa 1975
By Vanessa Mitrani
Located in PANTIN, FR
Hand-blown directly over an authentic Kuba–Congo mask from circa 1975—crafted in wood and embellished with beads and cowrie shells—the piece creates an unexpected and powerful encoun...
Shell, Blown Glass, Wood, Beads
Yet Beaded Kuba Belt
Located in Portland, ME
The yet is a particularly spectacular example of royal costume in Africa. This yet consists of six rows of blue and white beads bound to a rope from which twenty four pendants are su...
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Embodying a subversive force within the royal court, the Bwoom masquerade is often performed in conflict with the masked figure representing Woot. KUBA BWOOM MASK CREATED IN THE 20T...
Copper
Kuba Woman's Prestige Hat (Mpaan)
Located in London, GB
The shape of the mpaan echoes the structure of several Kuba masks, including the Mukyeeng. Embellished with cowrie shells and small blue, red and white beads, this headdress is a ric...
Shell, Beads
Antique Kuba Cloth with Antique Yourba Beading Pillow
By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine antique West African beaded mask has been paired with antique kuba cloth to perfectly complement the beautiful hand bead work.
Fabric
Fine Early Prestige Kuba Chieftain's Cap (Laket Mishiing)
Located in London, GB
Traditionally worn as a symbol of rank and title, this beautiful Kuba chieftain's cap (laket mishiing) is embellished with cowrie shells and rows of blue, white and black glass beads.
Shell, Natural Fiber, Beads
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then patterned with cowrie shells and dotted with colorful beads. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were worn ...
Shell, Fabric
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then embellished with a pattern of cowrie shells and colorful beads. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were wo...
Shell, Fabric
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then embellished with a pattern of cowrie shells and colorful beads. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were wo...
Shell, Fabric
Kuba Laket Prestige Cap
By Kuba
Located in Chicago, IL
The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then patterned with cowrie shells and dotted with blue and white beads. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were...
Shell, Fabric
A Contemporary Beaded Kuba Mask or Helmet
Located in Astoria, NY
A 21st Century Kuba mask or helmet from the Kuba kingdom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Beads, Fabric, Shell, Wood
Kuba Headrests
Located in New York, NY
Two include bead trim. Three Kuba headrests are available. Sizes vary from 5 1/2" to 7 1/2" wide and 11 3/4" to 15" tall on stands.
Wood
Old Kuba Mukenga Helmet Mask
Located in Rochester, NY
Extensively decorated with cowrie shells, fine red white black brown bead work, coral glass beads, turquoise glass beads, textile, reed, raffia, animal fur, hide.
Beads
Sold
H 11.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples,...
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
Kuba Beaded Hat
Located in New York, NY
This very rare and elaborately beaded conical hat is called mpaan. The black and white triangular beaded pattern on the sides is called lakwoon, meaning “crochet.” This hat is one of...
Fabric
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Kuba Orange and Black Handwoven Patchwork African Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Kuba orange and black handwoven patchwork African decorative pillow.
Cotton, Beads, Raffia
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Kuba Orange and Black Handwoven Patchwork African Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Kuba orange and black handwoven patchwork African decorative pillow.
Cotton, Beads, Raffia
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Kuba Orange and Black Handwoven Patchwork African Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Kuba orange and black handwoven patchwork African decorative pillow.
Cotton, Beads, Raffia
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Kuba Orange and Black Handwoven Patchwork African Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Kuba orange and black handwoven patchwork African decorative pillow.
Cotton, Beads, Raffia
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Kuba Orange and Black Handwoven Patchwork African Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Kuba orange and black handwoven patchwork African decorative pillow.
Cotton, Beads, Raffia
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Vintage Kuba Orange and Black Handwoven Patchwork African Decorative Pillow
By antique textiles galleries
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage Kuba orange and black handwoven patchwork African decorative pillow.
Cotton, Raffia, Beads
Vintage Natural and Black African Applique Kuba Textile
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage natural and black African applique Kuba textile with brown small beads woven into the pattern.
Raffia
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Softwood
$222Sale Price|60% Off
H 7.09 in W 1.19 in D 5.12 in
Vintage 1991 African Wooden Mask "Jambo Kenya" - 2Y361
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage African wooden mask, titled "Jambo Kenya 1991," showcases a rich cultural design and intricate craftsmanship. Carved in Kenya, this mask is a unique representation of Af...
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Wood
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..
Wood
Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks were an integral part ...
Wood, Bamboo
Fine 'Sowei' Mask. Mende, Sierra Leone
Located in London, GB
This fine Mende ‘Sowei’ mask was worn exclusively by women. The mask represents an ideal of feminine beauty admired by the Mende: elaborate hairstyles, full forehead, small facial fe...
Wood