Songye artist, Kilume (male mask)
Songye artist
Kilume (male mask) for the Kifwebe Society
Democratic Republic of the Congo, first half of 20th Century
carved and painted wood
22 h × 11 w × 11 d in (56 × 28 × 28 cm)
Sold with stand.
Provenance: The Mar Silver Collection
Condition Report: Good overall condition with chips, scuffs, and scratches throughout. Losses to left eye, and lower right. Heavier wear to edges of mask. Some areas of possible paint transfer.
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Songye artist
Kilume (male mask) for the Kifwebe Society
Democratic Republic of the Congo, first half of 20th Century
carved and painted wood
22 h × 11 w × 11 d in (56 × 28 × 28 cm)
Sold with stand.
Provenance: The Mar Silver Collection
Condition Report: Good overall condition with chips, scuffs, and scratches throughout. Losses to left eye, and lower right. Heavier wear to edges of mask. Some areas of possible paint transfer.