Kifwebe Songye Mask, first half of the 20th century - Lot 215

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Kifwebe Songye Mask, first half of the 20th century - Lot 215
Kifwebe Songye Mask, first half of the 20th century An anthropomorphic mask carved from wood, attributed to the Songye people of the region now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The elongated face features large, deeply recessed almond-shaped eyes, a prominent rectangular nose, and a protruding mouth shaped like a quadrangular tube. The entire surface is marked by a dense pattern of parallel, chevron-shaped grooves, characteristic of Kifwebe masks. The back is hollowed out, with several peripheral perforations intended for attaching a costume or headdress. Details: Period: first half of the 20th century, Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Culture: Songye, Type: Kifwebe mask, Material: carved wood, Height: 39 cm, Decoration: parallel striations and chevron patterns, Condition: wear, patina, and signs of age.
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