Songye Kifwebe mask
€240.00
The Kifwebe stand among the most renowned African masks. Born from the sculpting traditions of the Bwadi bwa Kifwebe, an influential society among the Songye people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, these masks are characterized by unique striations for each model, bulging eyes, and a rectangular mouth. The naso-frontal crest is only present on male Kifwebe masks. These masks were worn by dancers during circumcision ceremonies or funerals.
Shipping fees
02462
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1970
- Size
- 43 cm (57 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Vintage
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The Kifwebe stand among the most renowned African masks. Born from the sculpting traditions of the Bwadi bwa Kifwebe, an influential society among the Songye people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, these masks are characterized by unique striations for each model, bulging eyes, and a rectangular mouth. The naso-frontal crest is only present on male Kifwebe masks. These masks were worn by dancers during circumcision ceremonies or funerals.