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Songye Kifebwe Zaire Africa Mask

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Songye Kifebwe Zaire Africa Mask: Carved mask from Bukishi or Bwadi bra secret associations of the Songye people in Zaire or Democratic Republic of Congo. Striated decorations. 19" x 9" x 8" approx.

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Imposing Songye Kifwebe mask - Africa DRC - mid 20th: Imposing Songye Kifwebe mask - Africa DRC - mid 20th century - Belgian CollegeRegion: AfricaPeriod: mid 20th centurySizes: H=570mm L=260mmWeight (K): 14.540kgCondition: At first glance - patina of use

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Songye Kifwebe Mask, Zaire: DESCRIPTION: Songye female Kifwebe mask. Carved and painted with protruding mouth and eyes, raised white and red scarification designs, edges pierced for attachment. MEASUREMENTS: 13-1/4" x 8" x 4". C

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A Songye Kifwebe Avian stylze mask, African Art: A large carved wooden mask with avian (bird) beak and strong incised linear designs. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 23 x 10 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an addit

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A Weathered Old Songye Kifwebe African Mask: Carved wooden mask with a highly stylized face and incised designs, accented with kaolin clay pigments. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 15 x 8 inches.

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Mask from Bukishi or Bwadi bra secret associations of the Songye people in Zaire or Democratic Republic of Congo. Smooth head denotes a female figure.Striated decorations. 14" x 8" x8" On custom stand

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Songye Kifebwe Zaire Africa Mask

Name: Songye Kifebwe Zaire Africa Mask
SKU: 120287440
Price: 325 USD
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