Bird mask
D. R. Congo, Songye
sold
EUR 650
Provenance
Hans Hess, Basel, Switzerland (1987)Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Size
H: 29 cm
H: 11.4 inch
Description
wood, white, red and black pigment, big round eyes formed by concentrical rings, slightly dam., missing parts, strong traces of insect caused damage backside;
variation of the “kifwebe” mask type. The big eyes and beak reminding of an owl. Rare !