Zemanek-Münster

Horned mask "kifwebe"

D. R. Congo, Luba
sold EUR 1,000
Provenance
collected in the early 1980’s
Size
H: 71 cm
H: 28.0 inch

Description

wood, matt patina, remains of polychrome paint, probably depicting an antelope, framed by a cuff made from plant fibres, letters “KU” in pokerwork on the backside, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage and abrasion, fine cracks


Comparing literature

Felix, Marc L., Beauty and the beasts, Brussels 2003, p. 76, ill. 98

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