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RARE BA KUBA ROYAL BEADED CROWN - MPAAN browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:African: Pre 1950: Item # 748359
AnthroArts By Appointment Only San Diego, California 619-801-1553 Guest Book $450. |
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| Ba Kuba peoples, Congo, early-mid twentieth century; a Very Rare Ba Kuba Royal Beaded Crown, 'Mpaan'; consisting of a raffia (raffia vineferis) based foundation with 'Dutch Tile trade beads' ("diish" or "miish"), with highly-prized cowrie shells ("lapash"). This construction, with the 'ear flaps', is reserved only for Royalty. Measuring approximately 9" x 9" x 9" (23 cm. x 23 cm. x 23 cm.), and mounted on custom stand, there are some losses, as evident, but easily restored. Very Rare. | ||
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