08 January (Zaire ) within release Statues and masks from Zaïre goes into circulation Stamp Kuba box face value 0.25 Zairean zaire
Stamp Kuba box in catalogues | |
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Michel: | Mi:CD 531 |
Belgium: | Bel:CD 905 |
Stamp is square format.
All objects shown are from the collection of the National Museum of Kinshasa. Pende. Ba-Pende, figure that was placed on the roof of a chief’s house. Tshokwe. Ba-Tshokwe dance mask, depicting a beautiful young woman. Suku. Ba-Suku helmet dance mask, used in rituals Kuba. Ba-Kuba Kingdom. Box with human face on lid.Also in the issue Statues and masks from Zaïre:
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Stamp Kuba box in digits | |
Country: | Zaire |
Date: | 1977-01-08 |
Print: | Photogravure |
Perforation: | 12 |
Format: | Stamp |
Face Value: | 0.25 Zairean zaire |
Stamp Kuba box it reflects the thematic directions:
A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment, and often employed for rituals and rites. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practical purposes, as well as in the performing arts and for entertainment. They are usually worn on the face, although they may also be positioned for effect elsewhere on the wearer's body.