KUBA-NGEENDE, CONGO
WOOD,PIGMENT,FEATHERS HEIGHT 58CM

The Kuba reside in the central areas of the DRC.  This is a “wise old man’s mask” who is consulted by other dancers, especially at funerals. The protruding eyes are surrounded by holes which were used by the dancers for seeing. The boldly painted geometric lines and figures could be partly influenced by their neighbours the Songye.