Knife with half figure and "kifwebe" mask, D. R. Congo, Songye, Size: H: 48,5 cm (H: 19.1 inch), ID: 3051842

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Knife with half figure and "kifwebe" mask, D. R. Congo, Songye, Size: H: 48,5 cm (H: 19.1 inch), ID: 3051842 - 3/6

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3051842

Knife with half figure and "kifwebe" mask · D. R. Congo, Songye · ID: 3051842

Price EUR 1,600

plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance

Provenance

Jos Humblet, Brussels, Belgium

Size

H: 48,5 cm

H: 19.1 inch

Description

wood, metal, base

The mask is completely covered with grooves and its features are exaggerated to the point of mannerism.

For comparable work, possibly from the same workshop, see AHDRC 0042301.

The design of the handle makes it clear that this is not a functional knife, but a pure show knife designed to impress.

The object Knife with half figure and “kifwebe” mask with the object ID 3051842 was part of the auction Auction 104 on April 12, 2025, lot number 376 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,600 in Open sale.

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Comparing literature

Rider, Ethan, 100 African Blades, Vol. II, San Francisco 2023, p. 186 f, ill. 84

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