Royal Kuba Elephant Mask Congo. Size is cm 34 h, 36 w and 23 deep. Weight is a bit over Kg 2. Datable 1940/1950. Wood, cowry shells, copper, iron, fabric, beads. Actually more an helmet than a mask. Called elephant because of the trunk which in reality is a beard. It’s an initiation mask. Richly decorated and with a lovely patina. See the very nicely cut ears. The dancing was performed very slowly since the dancer could not see anything. The mask is blind. Just out a Belgian collection. Please email here: carlokocman@gmail.com