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Descrizione : African Tribal Art: Songue people, Zaire: Kifwebe Mask. Carved wood, Incised decorations polychromed with brown, blue, sienna and kaolin clay pigments. Early 20th century. Impressive shapes, the nose forming part of the crest like hairdo, enlarged eyelids, a protruding boxlike mouth, and lineal ornamentation on the entire surface characterize this mask. It comes with a custom-made steel display stand.
Kifwebe masks were believed to embody supernatural forces. The Kifwebe Society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. They were worn on ceremonies honoring a dead chief, at the installation of a new chief and at the welcoming of important visitors to the village. The masks had the capacity to heal by means of a supernatural force.
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Il lotto Lotto n° 14 Titolo : Kifwebe Mask Dimensione : 27H x 10.5W x 13D, 40H on stand (inches) Note : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price. Condition report : Good condition with minor abrasions, pigment loss and other signs of handling and age.
Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. 500 Gallery, banditore, Franklin, US🔓Senza carta di credito. Titolo di vendita : Rare Examples of African Tribal Art Data della vendita : 10/03/2021🔓Senza carta di credito. Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale
