A Kuba Royal Mask With Letter From The King & Field Photograph 1920's - Apr 01, 2023 | Tribal Gatherings In Pa
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A Kuba Royal Mask with Letter from the KING & Field Photograph 1920's

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A Kuba Royal Mask with Letter from the KING & Field Photograph 1920's
A Kuba Royal Mask with Letter from the KING & Field Photograph 1920's
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Description
A Royal Kuba Female Dance mask dating to the 1920/30's with a signed letter from the KING of the Kuba himself H.M. Nyimi Lukengu, stating the importance of the mask in their court.* Also a 1950's field photograph of a court attendant holding this very mask. According to the Kings letter the mask is called Nganga Ncthemi, representing a female diviner. The mask measures 17 inches tall ( 20 inches tall on professional custom display stand) The Lot will include scan of the field photograph ( please message us to see a copy )and the actual letter from the King of the Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. (letter not shown to keep the signature and contents secure from copy). Rarely if ever does a Mask with ROYAL provenance come to market , and with a letter from the King, this is a Museum worthy mask. *** This Lot is offered with a LIFETIME Guarantee to be authentic as stated, this is a cash back guarantee that does not expire.
Condition
Good, some areas of wear
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A Kuba Royal Mask with Letter from the KING & Field Photograph 1920's

Estimate $10,000 - $20,000
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