mask - Kwifebe - Songye - DR Congo

1950s, or earlier, brought by the colony, dry patina With Origin certificate: Democratic Republic of the Congo Ethnicity: Songye Type: Kifwebe Materials: Carved wood, natural pigments Estimated period: 20th century (probably first half) Patina: old, uniform Condition: good old condition, with wear, abrasions and micro-fissures consistent with age and ritual use Ancient mounting system visible inside (binding holes)

Estimate:£760.6

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