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Lidded vessel, Mbala-Kuba artist, Wood, camwood powder, palm oil, fiber, Kuba peoples, Mbala group — Lidded vessel
Mbala-Kuba artist
19th–first half of 20th century

Drum, Mbala people? Dem. Republic of the Congo, Wood, hide., probably Mbala people — Drum
Mbala people?
19th century

Chief's Hat (Mpu a Nzim), Raffia palm fiber, raffia, shell, Mbala — Chief's Hat (Mpu a Nzim)
Mbala
19th–20th century

Figure: Seated Drummer (Mbundi-Ngoma), Wood, Mbala peoples — Figure: Seated Drummer (Mbundi-Ngoma)
Mbala peoples
19th–20th century

Headrest: Figure, Wood, Kuba peoples, Mbala group — Headrest: Figure
Kuba peoples, Mbala group
19th–20th century

Ncák (women’s ceremonial skirt), Kuba artist, Raffia palm fiber, vegetable dye, Kuba peoples, Mbala group — Ncák (women’s ceremonial skirt)
Kuba artist
early 20th century