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Unknown — Songye Kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Songye Kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, traditionally used by the Songye people in initiation rituals and ceremonies. These masks are characterized by their distinctive striped patterns and expressive carved features.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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March 4, 2021

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 133

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Collectors of Unknown

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Richard Caswell

2 owned

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Sebastián Naranjo

1 owned

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Jonah Handel

1 owned

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

1 owned

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Ethan Elkins

1 owned

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Alex Capecelatro

2 spotted

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Mihail Lari

1 spotted

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Cleveland Museum of Art

1 spotted

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Unknown, Songye Kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

A Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, traditionally used by the Songye people in initiation rituals and ceremonies. These masks are characterized by their distinctive striped patterns and expressive carved features.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, Traditional Sculpture, Songye, African Art, Carved Wood, Kifwebe, Mask, Central African, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Ritual Object

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art