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Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo

$1,385.72
£1,035
€1,170
CA$1,901.26
A$2,124.34
CHF 1,111.26
MX$26,051.17
NOK 14,199.83
SEK 13,465.20
DKK 8,906.98
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About the Item

Dance mask/ sculpture. Known as a Kifwebe mask. Songye. Carved wood. 20th century. With a few flaws and repairs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10038242002642

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