"Kambandzia" Post/Torso/Fetish - NKANU/YAKA - YAKA - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)
No. 81007133
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Songye Mask - Songye - DR Congo
A Songye woodden mask. Audaciously shaped and highly symbolic, Songye Kifebwe masks are part of the regalia of the powerful Bukishi society. The power of the masks is directed towards issues of social control, justice and the continuity of the established political hierarchy and the dances in which the masks appear are characterized by otherworldly sounds and lively movements. Decorated with white and blue polychromy. Holes on the edges for vegetal fiber decorations ( lost ) | Songye. Democratic republic of the Congo.
Dimensions: 51,50 x 23,00 cm.
Condition Report: Surface wear ( see pictures). Fine condition
Provenance: Spanish private collection.
The piece will include authenticity certificate.
No. 81007133
No longer available
Songye Mask - Songye - DR Congo
A Songye woodden mask. Audaciously shaped and highly symbolic, Songye Kifebwe masks are part of the regalia of the powerful Bukishi society. The power of the masks is directed towards issues of social control, justice and the continuity of the established political hierarchy and the dances in which the masks appear are characterized by otherworldly sounds and lively movements. Decorated with white and blue polychromy. Holes on the edges for vegetal fiber decorations ( lost ) | Songye. Democratic republic of the Congo.
Dimensions: 51,50 x 23,00 cm.
Condition Report: Surface wear ( see pictures). Fine condition
Provenance: Spanish private collection.
The piece will include authenticity certificate.
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