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Songye People, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Kifwebe mask

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Songye People, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Kifwebe mask

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Songye People, Dem. Rep. of Congo- Kifwebe mask- wood. Kifwebe masks are found amongst the Songye and Luba peoples, and typically feature bold, abstracted forms ornamented in alternating light and dark stripes. 22''

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Songye People, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Kifwebe mask

Name: Songye People, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Kifwebe mask
SKU: 64613805
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

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