R.D. CONGO SONGYE MASK
Spectacular, highly stylized... Lot 586
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R.D. CONGO SONGYE MASK
Spectacular, highly stylized "KIFWEBE" mask with broad central crest ending in a diamond-shaped nose. Tubular pierced eyes. Mouth with large square protuberance.
The mask is decorated with a network of wide polychrome, red, black and white parallel stripes.
57 x 36 cm
Lacks and old breaks
Provenance :
Mask collected in situ in the 1940s in Mukulu wa Mukismi by the Mulenda master.
Former A.Wilket collection.
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