80 cm Kifwebe mask - Songye (No reserve price)

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Masque 80 cm Bwadi bwa Kifwebe, a bois mask of the Songye culture dating to the late 20th century with a height of 80 cm and width of 20 cm.

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They were traditionally worn by dancers during circumcisions or funerals organized by the secret society Bwadi bwa Kifwebe, which is highly influential among the Songye. The Kifwebe are distinguished by their stripes and variations of scarifications unique to each mask.

They were traditionally worn by dancers during circumcisions or funerals organized by the secret society Bwadi bwa Kifwebe, which is highly influential among the Songye. The Kifwebe are distinguished by their stripes and variations of scarifications unique to each mask.

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Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
80 cm Kifwebe mask
Height
80 cm
Width
20 cm
FranceVerified
36
Objects sold
Private

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