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Mask

MOA: University of British Columbia

3420/54

Mask with trunk-like projection extending forwards from top of the head. Mask built on a wood frame, lined with woven plant fibre. Heavily decorated with cowries and areas of beadwork on forehead and around side. Face has cowrie shell eyes outlined with beads, and a wooden nose and mouth. Bottom edged with plant fibre, which has been split into finer pieces below the face.

  • History Of Use

    Moshambwooy mask represents Woot, the founder of the kingdom, the first man, and the father of initiation. It can only be used by the Kuba king.

  • Type of Item mask
  • Culture Kuba
  • Material wood, cowrie shell, glass, plant fibre, earth
  • Measurements height 44.0 cm, width 36.0 cm, depth 46.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Richard Tchuemegne
  • Received from Richard Tchuemegne, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget
  • Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Ownership Date before February 5, 2020
  • Acquisition Date on February 5, 2020
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3420/0054

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