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Description : African Tribal Art: Songe People, Zaire: Male Kifwebe Mask, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood and pigments. The mask comes with a custom-made steel and wood display stand. Kifwebe masks represent spirits and are characterized by striations. The masks embodied supernatural forces. The Kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. Supplemented by a woven costume and a long raffia beard, they dance at various ceremonies. The masks and costumes are worn by men who act as police at the behest of a ruler, or to intimidate enemies.
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Estimate (low-high) : 2000 USD-3000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 56
Title : Male Kifwebe Mask
Size : 25H x 9W x 17D, 41.25 on stand.
Provenance : Private collection.
Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price.
Condition report : Fair condition. Native repair to stress/desiccation crack on the crest, pigment losses, abrasions and other signs of handling. The surface is heavily worn. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/rodmV_wxwG4
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection Timed Sale
Sale date : 13 Nov 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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