Mask - Songye - Congo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Kifwebe mask from the Songye people, Congo; 49 cm high; carved from bois; dating to circa 1940–1950.

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Description from the seller

Very impressive and large SONGYE mask 'kifwebe';

Hard wood, stained with pigments. Beard made of plant fibers.

towards the mid-20th century, 1940–1960

Height about 49 cm - without beard.

Very impressive and large SONGYE mask 'kifwebe';

Hard wood, stained with pigments. Beard made of plant fibers.

towards the mid-20th century, 1940–1960

Height about 49 cm - without beard.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Height
49 cm
Indigenous object name
kifwebe
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1940-1950
AustriaVerified
200
Objects sold
100%
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