Kifwebe - Songye - DR Congo

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Kifwebe, a 52 cm tall polychromed wooden mask of the Songye from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, from a private collection.

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In this mask, three main stylistic elements dominate the form: a projecting mouth, open, showing teeth in a broad smile; large eye sockets in a raised arch, containing elongated eyes with a central groove that accentuates, together with the conical cheekbones, the playfulness of the mask; and a long crest, an extension of the nose. There is a region in the Songye territory that prefers using large broad-striped areas over many narrow stripes.

Origin: Mundo Africano, Barcelona
Argiles collection, Barcelona

In this mask, three main stylistic elements dominate the form: a projecting mouth, open, showing teeth in a broad smile; large eye sockets in a raised arch, containing elongated eyes with a central groove that accentuates, together with the conical cheekbones, the playfulness of the mask; and a long crest, an extension of the nose. There is a region in the Songye territory that prefers using large broad-striped areas over many narrow stripes.

Origin: Mundo Africano, Barcelona
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Polychrome wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kifwebe
Height
52 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Private

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