Kifwebe Mask

Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a female example with downturned, almond shaped eyes, small nose, and jutting open mouth, the surface mostly decorated with incised bands. Varied surface with black, brown, and white pigments.

Hans Hess, Basel
Helmut and Marianne Zimmer, Zurich

Chips and losses to the surface, minor damage and imperfections.