Dimitri André

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

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

Een uitzonderlijk Songye-dansmasker, Kifwebe
Democratische Republiek Congo, met een krachtige kubistische vorm. Groot bolvormig voorhoofd en verzwakte gezichtsvlakken. Het geheel is fijn en diep gestreept met wit en zwart pigment.

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Beautiful Songye masks - Songye - DR Congo

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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