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Name |
ROYAL CEREMONIAL MASK |
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Background / Origin |
Kuba, Ngaady Mwaash hand held mask |
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Description |
The Ngaady, a Kuba ideal of beauty in a woman represents
the daughter of the great God Woot, from whom all Kuba
royalty trace their lineage. It is used in royal
ceremonies only According to the legend Bwoom was sent
to earth by his father the great God Woot, to establish
the Kuba kingdom. His sister Ngaady Mwaash and his
brother Mwaash Mbooy with whom he eventually struggled
for power accompanied him. Bwoom also symbolically
speaks for the common man. |
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Reference Number |
57/37 |
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Height |
-200mm |
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Price |
US$ 125 |
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