A very carefully and beautifully hand-carved Luba helmet mask . The Luba people or Baluba are an ethnolinguistic group indigenous to the south-central region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.  A delightful helmet mask with intricately carved features.  The long, crescent-shaped eyes and the flat beard on the chin suggest it was likely carved by the Luba people.  Mask is equipped with a custom base for immediate display.  The Luba are an ancient people, having established themselves in their homelands late in the 16th century. They continued to flourish as a major regional power until late in the 19th century. Though no longer a powerful kingdom, Luba art continues to enchant and inspire art lovers around the globe. The mask is approximately 13 inches high,8 inches wide, and 12 inches deep.

Pictures are an exact representation of the item and the mask is being sold with the display stand.