Charm Luba Songye
African Luba Songye art from the DRC
This mask comes from a Luba Songye woman. It is cubic in shape, with striations typical of Luba and Songye masks and covered with kaolin, a white clay that plays a major role in the rituals of these peoples. Rare, this mask is a charm intended to be worn on oneself, it reassures and protects.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 21,5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Belgium artist painter, expert and collector
- Condition
- Excellent
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African Luba Songye art from the DRC
This mask comes from a Luba Songye woman. It is cubic in shape, with striations typical of Luba and Songye masks and covered with kaolin, a white clay that plays a major role in the rituals of these peoples. Rare, this mask is a charm intended to be worn on oneself, it reassures and protects.