CONGOLESE KUBA BENA BIOMBO HELMET MASK. Bena Biombo mask, also known as a Kuba helmet mask, is from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These masks are significant in the Kuba royal masquerade tradition and are often used in ceremonies such as funerals, initiation rites, and celebrations of kingship. The mask is characterized by its exaggerated facial features, including a broad forehead, a bulbous nose, and raffia adornments representing hair and a beard. It is believed that the mask's features symbolize the mask's wisdom and maturity - Height: 14 inches. Estimate $140-200
