Songey Kifwebe Mask - Dem.Rep.Kongo
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Songey Kifwebe Mask - Dem.Rep.Kongo
About the Item
- Creator:The Kongo people of the Congo basin (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th c.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9579872793
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