Julien Gauthier

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This Kifewe mask used to be paired with another that was sold earlier. This one has some wood-borer (woodworm) damage, but basically it’s fine. It is sold with its proper stand, but not the one that appears in the photos used only to take the pictures; yours is better. Height: 55 cm.

Esta máscara Kifewe, era pareja de otra que se vendió anteriormente. Esta tiene algunos accidentes de xilófagos, pero básicamente está bien. Se vende con su soporte adecuado, pero no es el que aparece en las fotografías utilizado únicamente para hacer las fotos, el suyo es mejor.
Altura: 55 cm.

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Songye - DR Congo

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PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.

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Kifewe mask of the Songye people from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in wood, 55 cm high, in acceptable condition and authentic, sold with its stand and provenance: private collection.

Songye - DR Congo

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Kifewe mask of the Songye people from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in wood, 55 cm high, in acceptable condition and authentic, sold with its stand and provenance: private collection.

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