Kifwebe Songye mask, (42 cm) - Songye mask, kifwebe, buffalo - Songye - DR Congo
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Masque Songye kifwebe, 42 cm high, carved from wood in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Songye people, provenance Collection privée.
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Description from the seller
Songye mask, high-quality kifwebe
Buffalo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
French Collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT) , acquired in 1990
ex Belgian collection
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateSongye mask, high-quality kifwebe
Buffalo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
French Collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT) , acquired in 1990
ex Belgian collection
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Songye mask, kifwebe, buffalo
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kifwebe Songye mask, (42 cm)
Height
40 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
2 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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