Beautiful Songye masks - Songye - DR Congo

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

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

Estimate  € 480 - € 530
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Description from the seller

An exceptional Songye dance mask, Kifwebe
Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a powerful cubist form. Large bulbous forehead and attenuated facial planes. The whole is finely and deeply striped with red, white and black pigment.

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An exceptional Songye dance mask, Kifwebe
Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a powerful cubist form. Large bulbous forehead and attenuated facial planes. The whole is finely and deeply striped with red, white and black pigment.

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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Beautiful Songye masks
Height
40 cm
Provenance
Private collection
The NetherlandsVerified
35
Objects sold
83.33%
14
Reviews
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