3 MAN BEHIND THE MASK

Estimate: £300–£500

Tribal Kifwebe masks originate from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and were used to identify members of the tribe whose role was to quell any disruption within the Songye people. This extraordinary 1930s example came from the collection of renowned modern art dealer and Auschwitz survivor, Jan Krugier, which is why it came in above its estimate. Turn to page 38 to discover more extraordinary tribal art.