Songye Kifwebe mask
  • Songye Kifwebe mask
  • Songye Kifwebe  african mask

Songye Kifwebe mask

€300.00

The Bifwebe masks, originating from the art and tradition of the Songye people, a community of the Democratic Republic of Congo, are among the most iconic and easily recognizable African masks for Westerners. They were traditionally worn by dancers during circumcisions or funerals organized by the secretive society Bwadi bwa Kifwebe, highly influential among the Songye.

Kifwebe masks are distinguished by their striations and color variations unique to each mask. Their half-closed bulging eyes and rectangular mouth are distinctive features of Kifwebe masks. Additionally, these masks exhibit a gender determined by the presence or absence of a naso-frontal crest. In this instance, the presence of a crest confirms it is a masculine mask (masks with this gender are called kilume).

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
44 cm (56 cm with support)
Ethnic group
Songye / Basongye
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Stand
Included
Condition
Excellent

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