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A Songye Kifwebe African Mask Ex Irwin Hersey Collection
A Songye Kifwebe African Mask Ex Irwin Hersey Collection
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A large carved wooden semi-helmet style mask with linear designs, tall central crest and attached woven fiber rope netting to cover the dancer. Basonge peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 20 inches tall, with netting it measures 36 inches tall. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $50.00. Provenance: Ex Irwin Hersey, NY; Ex. Dr. David Solomon, NY,
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