Mask "kifwebe", female type "kikashi" · D. R. Congo, Songye · ID: 3032297
sold
EUR 17,000
Provenance
Harvey T. Menist, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1960)Eduard Hess, Oberwil near Basel, Switzerland
Size
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch
Description
wood, polychrome paint, of typical form with a flat chin, arching brows in concentric lines, min. dam., cracks, traces of abrasion;
the lack of a comb proves that this mask is of female type, called “kikashi”. They represent positive powers and are mainly used at masquerades taking place at night, for example at important moon ceremonies, or in case of the death of chief.
Exhibition
Oberwil 1990