Songye artist, Kikashi (female mask)
Songye artist
Kikashi (female mask) for the Kifwebe Society
Democratic Republic of the Congo, second half of the 20th century
carved and painted wood
17 h × 9.5 w × 7 d in (43 × 24 × 18 cm)
Sold with stand.
Provenance: The Mar Silver Collection
Condition Report: Good overall condition with areas of scratches, scuffs, chips, and losses throughout. Craquelure to paint throughout. Several age splits to wood largest approximately 4" at forehead. Chip to top at back of mask.
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Songye artist
Kikashi (female mask) for the Kifwebe Society
Democratic Republic of the Congo, second half of the 20th century
carved and painted wood
17 h × 9.5 w × 7 d in (43 × 24 × 18 cm)
Sold with stand.
Provenance: The Mar Silver Collection
Condition Report: Good overall condition with areas of scratches, scuffs, chips, and losses throughout. Craquelure to paint throughout. Several age splits to wood largest approximately 4" at forehead. Chip to top at back of mask.