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SONGYE KWIFEBE MASK ht. 16 in.
SONGYE KWIFEBE MASK Democratic Republic of the Congo, hollowed-out, tapering form, with a small square protruding mouth beneath a thin nose and slit-like eyes, the whole decorated with linear striations painted with a white kaolin pigment, (cracks and repairs in the wood). ht. 16 in. Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Cracks and repairs in the wood. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
SONGYE KWIFEBE MASK Democratic Republic of the Congo, hollowed-out, tapering form, with a small square protruding mouth beneath a thin nose and slit-like eyes, the whole decorated with linear striations painted with a white kaolin pigment, (cracks and repairs in the wood). ht. 16 in. Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Cracks and repairs in the wood. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing