Mask - Cwecwe. - Bembe - DR Congo

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Masque named Cwecwe, a wooden carving of the Bembe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, 29 cm high, 17 cm wide and 13 cm deep, weighing 700 g, provenance private collection, in good condition, sold without a stand.

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This mask is called cwecwe: it embodies a spirit of the forest in the form of an owl. Placed in sacred caves, it has been taken out and danced during rituals associated with the butende circumcision.
Dry usage patina. Presence of kaolin.

Height 29 cm x Width 17 cm x Depth 13 cm, Weight 700 g.

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This mask is called cwecwe: it embodies a spirit of the forest in the form of an owl. Placed in sacred caves, it has been taken out and danced during rituals associated with the butende circumcision.
Dry usage patina. Presence of kaolin.

Height 29 cm x Width 17 cm x Depth 13 cm, Weight 700 g.

Registered Colissimo shipment.

Details

Indigenous object name
Cwecwe.
Ethnic group/ culture
Bembe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
29 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
700 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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