"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
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"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
Price:$3,000
$4,250List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The stand was custom-crafted for this particular mask. It follows the interior circumference of the mask and has a locking pin that goes into one of two holes on the perimeter. It is an elegant solution to display the mask as a work of art.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU988118734912
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