Hai bisogno di informazioni precise ? Trova il prezzo e altre valutazioni grazie alla nostra banca dati di opere d’arte africane. Congo Zaire Congolese African Mask

Descrizione : This is a maleÊkifewebeÊor mask from theÊSongye tribeÊof Democratic Republic of Congo. The mask features the signature central crest and striation of the kifewebe masks but shows marks of superior craftsmanship.ÊSongye masks are believed to be embodiments of spirits and their magic measured by the size of the crest on the mask. They are worn by men during tribal ceremonies on the behest of the chief to maintain order by their aggressive dances. The white striations on the mask connotes the positive attributes of purity and peace. Condition very good The stripes represent the world from which the spirit comes carved expressive mask from sese wood and decorated it with clay. Condition very good. H. 17'' W. 8'' D. 5 1/4''. ''Provenance Anne Narosny African Art Collection Estate'' Sale # 1 of 3''

I dati di vendita sono riservati agli abbonati Premium. Vedi le offerte

Dettagli