Kifwebe - Songye - DR Congo

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Kifwebe, a Songye wooden polychromed mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, 52 cm high, with provenance Colección privada, in good condition.

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In this mask, three main stylistic elements dominate the form: a projecting mouth, open, showing teeth in a wide smile; large eye sockets in a high, 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 Songye territory that prefers the use of large broad-striped areas over many narrow stripes.

Origin: African World, Barcelona
Argiles collection, Barcelona

In this mask, three main stylistic elements dominate the form: a projecting mouth, open, showing teeth in a wide smile; large eye sockets in a high, 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 Songye territory that prefers the use of large broad-striped areas over many narrow stripes.

Origin: African World, 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
SpainVerified
Private

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