Description :
Songye (Songe) Kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This wood mask shows the graphic striations characteristic of Kifwebe masks, and is polychrome decorated in red, white, and black, representing the struggle between good and evil. The central crest on the mask indicates that this is a male Kifwebe mask, and the large size of the crest suggests that it may have been used for important elder dances within the Bwadi bra Kifwebe society.
Height: 20 in x width: 9 in x depth: 9 in.
Price: 460.80 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 218 Title : Songye Kifwebe Mask Size : Height: 20 in x width: 9 in x depth: 9 in. Condition report : Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email [email protected] with any condition questions. Revere Auctions, auctioneer, St Paul, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Art of the World Sale date : 16 Jun 2020It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale