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A Holo Headress mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Holo helmet…
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A Holo Headress mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Holo helmet masks are worn at the top of the head in conjunction with a large raffia costume. This holo mask has a small carved head depicting a female with an elaborate coiffure fanning across her head. The face has large almond shaped eyes and a short, delicate nose. The mouth is open with teeth baring. At the back of the helmet is a bustle made from a cotton fabric that has colourful, hand-painted geometric patterns. Around the helmet is raffia fringing. Mask height 28 cm, width 27 cm, depth 30 cm, on stand height 43 cm. Provenance: Lim-Strutt collection, Aotearoa. Previously of the Zoumana Traore collection, New York
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