A Kifwebe mask, Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo, with incised linear design, animal hair to the nostrils, coloured in red/brown, black and white, 60cm

Condition Report

Generally in good order. Some scuff marks throughout particularly around the edges but nothing too detrimental. The kaolin around the eyes and edges is rubbed but not too excessively. Approximately 13 visible termite holes. A fine 9cm vertical split issuing from the centre of the crest, from where there appears to be a small infill/repair, the split approximately 4cm long on the opposite side. See online images for faults/flaws/repairs.