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Songye Kifwebe Mask, Zaire

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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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A Songye Kifwebe Mask, DRC: A Songye Kifwebe Mask, DRC, with peaked ridge, long rectangular mouth, remains of red pigment and kalin, pierced about the perimeter with attachment, mostly intact, old repair running from peak of rid

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Songye Kifwebe Mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal: Title: Songye Kifwebe Mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: This types of African Kifwebe masks are listed: the masculine (kilume) usually with a high crest, the feminine (kikashi) w

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Songye Kifwebe mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Songye Kifwebe mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 10,63 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 1,54 Pounds Item type: Mask Provenance:

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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". CONDITION: Wear as expected with age with areas of loss to pigments and rubbing.

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Songye Kifwebe Mask, Zaire

Name: Songye Kifwebe Mask, Zaire
SKU: 43426044
Price: 50 USD
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