Male Royal Ancestor Mask (Mwashamboy)
Owner
Lele Artist
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Artist
Kuba Artist
Date1960s
Made/manufacturedDemocratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MediumWood, raffia, animal hair, beads, cowries
Dimensions26 x 13 x 10 in. (66 x 33 x 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number2004.37.6
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Made by Lele carvers; decorated with beads by Kuba artists for their Lele brothers (per appraisal).
