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Songye Female Large Wood Kifwebe Mask with White, Black, Provenance, DRC Africa
$3,950
£3,052.06
€3,528.47
CA$5,581.64
A$6,260.18
CHF 3,278.36
MX$76,067.24
NOK 41,629.64
SEK 39,467.83
DKK 26,338.18
About the Item
Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of costume.
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa.
16 inches high, Mounted on custom metal base, total height 18 1/2 inches.
Early to mid 20th century, ex L. Lacy collection, Southern California,
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early-Mid-20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips. Horn and some of the copper hairpieces professionally replaced by previous owner.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SM.1043711stDibs: LU1778245570252
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