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Songye Kifwebe Painted Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Songye artist, Kifwebe mask: Songye artist Kifwebe mask Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th centurycarved and painted wood mask: 13 h × 8 w × 6 d in (33 × 20 × 15 cm) mask with stand: 19 h × 8

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A Luba Kifwebe painted wood mask, Congo: A Luba Kifwebe polychromed wood maskDemocratic Republic of the CongoRaised on a black metal stand.height 17in (43cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate of Lee Bronson, Los Angeles, California.

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Hand carved wood Kifwebe crested mask: Hand carved wood Kifwebe crested mask, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, mid 20th century, the mask having a center crest, incised horizontal and herringbone designs, and a stylized square

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Songye Style Kifwebe Mask, DRC.: A Songye Style Kifwebe Mask. Wood, pigment, and natural fibers. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 19” x 11 1/2”. Condition: Abrasions, pigment loss, and gouge. Provenance: From a Los Angel

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Songye Male Kifwebe Carved Wood Mask: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. The most well-known masks of the Songye culture are Kifwebe masks worn in connection with the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secre

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A Songye Kifwebe Wood and Pigment Male Mask: Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century. A Songye Kifwebe male mask, wood carved mask with white and reddish brown pigment remains, ht. 18, wd. 7.5, dp. 13 inches. Overall good condition. Con

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A Songye Kifwebe Wood and Pigment Female Mask: Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century. A Songye Kifwebe female mask, wood carved mask with white and red pigment remains, ht. 20, wd. 12, dp. 8 inches. Overall good condition. Consistent we

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A Songye Wood Male Mask (Kifwebe) Height 25 1/16 inches (63.8 cm).: A Songye Wood Male Mask (Kifwebe) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 25 1/16 inches (63.8 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gifted

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A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Height 12 inches (30.5 cm).: A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 12 inches (30.5 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gifted in

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A Songye Wood Male Mask (Kifwebe) Height 16 25/32 inches (42.6 cm).: A Songye Wood Male Mask (Kifwebe) West Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 16 25/32 inches (42.6 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gifted i

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A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Height 11 inches (27.9 cm).: A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 11 inches (27.9 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianne Komminsk, gifted in

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Songye Kifwebe Mask, DRC.: A Songye Kifwebe Mask. Wood, feathers, pigment, and fibers. 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 46" x 12". Condition: Top is loose and lightly frayed, pigment loss, and scratches. Provenan

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A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Height 11 5/16 inches (28.8 cm).: A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 11 5/16 inches (28.8 cm). Property from Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio Provenance: Ms. Dianna Komminsk, gift

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A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe): A Songye Wood Female Mask (Kifwebe) Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

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African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Male Kifwebe Mask: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A figure comprised of wood wrapped with a fiber network, a leather kit with remaining brown hairy coat aroun

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African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Female Kifwebe Mask: Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A figure comprised of wood wrapped with a fiber network, a leather kit with remaining brown hairy coat aroun

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Songye Kifwebe Painted Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Description

Songye Kifwebe Painted Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo

23 in. tall.

Collection of Donald Baechler.

Condition

Losses to the mouth and lower right side of mask. Wear to the painted surface with nicks throughout

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Songye Kifwebe Painted Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Songye Kifwebe Painted Wood Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo
Brand: Donald Baechler
SKU: 174395485
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock