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THBDemocratic Republic of Congo, Songye Peoples, And Gabon, Adouma (Duma) Peoples, Carved Wood Polychrome Masks, Ca. 20th Century
About Seller
409 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
As a family company founded in 1927, DuMouchelles has curated premium fine art and antiques from across the country for four generations. We share your fervor for finding just the right piece, and apply our experienced eye for rare and important items to offer new-to-market quality pieces that compl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 14, 2024
This online-only auction on dumoart.com and LiveAuctioneers features accessible treasures for collectors of all levels. Highlights include a 15.3-carat Colombian emerald, a 19th-century portrait by Alvah Bradish, African trade bead necklaces, and Asian porcelain vases. Provenances include Royal Oak, MI, and Bloomfield Township, MI. Registration is required separately from live sales. DuMouchelles conditions@dumoart.com
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- Lot Description
Songye striated kifwebe mask (L) with hooded eyes and carved ridge running down the face forming the nose, along with the distinctive square shaped mouth. Kifwebe masks were often used by Songye and neighboring Luba peoples as personifications of mystical power for purposes of local control. Carved holes along the outer perimeter would have been tied with raffia attachments. H 12", W 6.5". Adouma mask (R) with polychrome red and white face and forehead with alternating red and white vertical stripes between carved vertical lines. These masks are mostly polychrome, some with a painted design pattern. For the last half-century these masks have been used for celebratory dances associated with the major social rituals. H 14", W 7.75". Provenance: Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan
Condition
Songye mask has some losses to pigment, mainly around the nose, forehead, bottom of mask. Adouma mask has pigment loss mainly to the lower right side, as well as the white pigment on the forehead. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
- Provenance
Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan
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