AAA58 Hemba mask

The Hemba, a subgroup of the Luba ethnic group, live in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, east of the Lualaba River, renowned for their statuary dedicated to chiefs. Hemba masks feature narrow eye slits under arched eyebrows, attesting to their distinctive artistic expression. Measuring 22x31x45 cm, this natural wooden mask, dating from the 20th century and originating in DR Congo, embodies the refined artistic heritage of the Hemba