Zemanek-Münster

Mask "kifwebe", male type "kilume"

D. R. Congo, Songye
not available anymore
Provenance
French Private Collection
Size
H: 35 cm
H: 13.8 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of polychrome paint in red, black and white, typical box form and characteristic band decor, cantilevered crest, drilled holes around the rim for attachment of net-like costume and abundant grass fibre beard, paint chipped off, minor missing parts (left eye, lower rim), fine cracks, metal base


Comparing literature

Mestach, Jean Willy, Songye Studien, München 1985, p. 145 ff.

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