Kuyu Head Provenance Maria Wyss, Basel

Kuyu Head Provenance Maria Wyss, Basel: Kuyu marotte of dance known as Kebe – Kebe (Congo). Wood, light polychrome. Natural pigments and colors of indigenous origin. The holes on the head are used for feather hairstyle or detachable porcupine quills. Early 20th Century. Height: 54cm Provenance: Maria Wyss, Basel