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GRAND MASQUE DE CÉRÉMONIE - SONGYÉ, ZAÏRE / LARGE CEREMONIAL MASK - SONGYE, ZAIRE

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GRAND MASQUE DE CÉRÉMONIE - SONGYÉ, ZAÏRE / LARGE CEREMONIAL MASK - SONGYE, ZAIRE

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GRAND MASQUE DE CÉRÉMONIE

Grand masque de cérémonie en bois léger. Le style est typique des Kifauébé, avec les yeux carrés proéminents, la bouche carrée protrusive, le dessin géométrique en creux qui en orne la surface. Une patine sombre légèrement luisante recouvre le masque, à l'exception du fond des traits qui est blanc. Le crâne est percé de deux grands orifices à contour irrégulier. Dit "femille".

Songyé, Zaïre

Dimensions : 25 x 8 x 10" (incluant la base)

English description:
LARGE CEREMONIAL MASK

Large ceremonial mask in light wood. The style is typical of the Kifauébé, with the prominent square eyes, the protrusive square mouth, the hollow geometric design which adorns the surface. A dark, slightly shiny patina covers the mask, with the exception of the background of the lines which is white. The skull is pierced with two large orifices with irregular contours. Says "female".

Songye, Zaire

Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 10" (including base)

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GRAND MASQUE DE CÉRÉMONIE - SONGYÉ, ZAÏRE / LARGE CEREMONIAL MASK - SONGYE, ZAIRE

Name: GRAND MASQUE DE CÉRÉMONIE - SONGYÉ, ZAÏRE / LARGE CEREMONIAL MASK - SONGYE, ZAIRE
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Price: 300 CAD
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