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A Luba Kifwebe Dance Shield

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Item Details

Description

Carved wooden shield with raised mask face and incised linear designs. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Shield measures 22 x 9 inches. Provenance: A Private New York City Collection.

Condition

Fair, weathered, well handled

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A Luba Kifwebe Dance Shield

Name: A Luba Kifwebe Dance Shield
SKU: 87384835
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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