Artifacts

Vintage BaKuba Carved Box

Vintage BaKuba Carved Box

Folkloric stars and simple masks facing in opposite directions are heavily incised into this unique lidded box collected in Mushenge around 1980.

A warm, red glow suggests "tukula" pigment  was rubbed into the wood where the lighter grain shows through. It has a sturdy masculine presence and would make a handsome box to store personal treasures.

It is 7" long x 5" wide x 4" high

 

$150