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1950s or earlier, brought by the colony, dry patina

Origin certificate: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ethnicity: Songye
Type: Kifwebe
Materials: Carved wood, natural pigments
Estimated period: 20th century (probably first half)
Patina: old, uniform
Condition: good old condition, with wear, abrasions and micro-fissures consistent with age and ritual use
Ancient mounting system visible inside (binding holes)

années 1950, ou auparavant, apporté par la colonie, patine sèche
avec certificat Origine : République Démocratique du Congo

Ethnie : Songye
Type : Kifwebe
Matériaux : Bois sculpté, pigments naturels
Période estimée : XXᵉ siècle (probablement première moitié)
Patine : ancienne, homogène
État : bon état ancien, avec usures, abrasions et micro-fentes cohérentes avec l’âge et l’usage rituel
Système de fixation ancien visible à l’intérieur (trous de ligature)

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mask - Kwifebe - Songye - DR Congo

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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