ERA: Mid-20th Century

MEDIUM: Raffia Palm Fibers, Cowrie Shells, Wood, Natural Dyes

DIMENSIONS: H 25in. X W 19in. X D 2.75in. Shadowbox Mounted and Framed

SOURCED: Kigali, Rwanda

ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba People

Vintage Kuba small passport mask, which research shows to be from the Kuba subtribe Lele. The cowrie shells are attached to raffia which folds back from the wood. This passport mask was made to be folded and carried by a traveler to identify their tribe, gaining them safe passage.

Please Note that all items are in original antique and vintage condition, they have been preserved at their found state and have purposefully not been restored to maintain their own unique and personal history. We believe that each imperfection tells a story. - L'uomo Curioso