Masque "kifwebe", type féminin "kikashi" · R. D. Congo, Songye · ID: 3052576
Prix d'appel
8 000 €
Prix d'Estimation
15 000 €
Provenance
Harvey T. Menist (1930-1982), Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1960)Eduard Hess (1921-2009), Oberwil, Switzerland
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, Germany, 3 March 2012, lot 247
Joseph Christiaens, Brussels, Belgium
Taille
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch
Description
wood, pigments,
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.
Publications
AHDRC: 0146265