Dimitri André

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Excellent Kifewe male mask from the Songye. Very elaborately carved with a grooved surface and original Indigenous polychromy. As they were worn, masks with kaolin or pigments lost color, so it was common to refresh them. Brilliant Songye design, inspiring contemporary artists.

Excelente máscara masculina Kifewe de los Songye. Muy elaborada en acanalados de superficie con policromía original indígena. Con el uso las máscaras con caolín o pigmentos,  pierden color, por lo que era habitual reponerlos. Genial diseño de los songye inspirador de artistas contemporáneos.

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Kifewe - Songye - DR Congo

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Original Songye Kifewe male mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century, carved wood, 52 cm high, in good condition, from a private collection, with stand.

Kifewe - Songye - DR Congo

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Original Songye Kifewe male mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century, carved wood, 52 cm high, in good condition, from a private collection, with stand.

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