A Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with black and white pigment. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, length 98 cm
Songye Female Moon Mask
A Western Songye kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This female kifwebe mask is carved from a single piece of wood with heavy linear incisions. Female masks are associated with the moon and are worn for moon rituals as well as during funerals…
Luba Kifwebe Mask from DRC
A Luba kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, kifwebe masks are used in initiations and played a role in establishing order in society, they were also used to cleanse the village from benevolent spirits. This mask is carved from wood and has a small…
Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fluted Carvings and White Paint
An African Songye Kifwebe mask with fluted carved and white painted surfaces, With stand, height 38 cm
Songye Kifwebe Mask with Hood and Fin
Songye Bwandi Kifwebe mask Kenya, the large decorative mask with hooded downcast eyes and large central fin. Painted in bands of white orange and black, 58 x 17 cm
Songye Kifwebe Mask: Carved Wood with Pigments
Songye Kifwebe mask. Dr Congo. Carved wood with ohre pigments. Height 43 cm
Songye Kifwebe Mask: Linear Curves and Protruding Features
An African Songye Kifwebe mask, entirely carved in linial curves, protruding eyes, nose and mouth. Height 56 cm
Songye Kifwebe Mask from Democratic Republic of Congo
A large & fine Songe Kifwebe mask, the grooved pattern on the face of the mask is a common characteristic of a Kifwebe mask from the Songye tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo in central sub-Saharan Africa. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes…
African Kifwebe Face Mask with Padded Transport Box
An African Kifwebe face mask, comes, with padded box for transport. Height 36 cm.
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