Bird mask
R. D. Congo, Songye
Vendu
650 €
Provenance
Hans Hess, Basel, Switzerland (1987)Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Taille
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 !