Mask - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Reproduction Songye wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, titled Masque, 44 cm high by 26 cm wide by 14 cm deep, from the Bwadi secret society, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Collection privée, in good condition, with no stand, made of wood.
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Songye wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire.
Dimension : 44 cm
This type of mask, called Kifwébé, was worn by members of the secret society Bwadi.
These masks depict a face covered with linear scarifications and feature a rectangular mouth, an elongated nose, and globular eyes.
It can be masculine, with a central crest, or feminine if the hairstyle is smooth.
The size of the crest indicates the bearer’s power.
The female mask bearer exhibited soft, controlled movements aimed at improving women’s fertility.
The male mask bearer had an aggressive and unpredictable demeanor, intended to encourage social conformity.
These masks were used during initiation ceremonies, circumcisions, and funerals.
Songye wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire.
Dimension : 44 cm
This type of mask, called Kifwébé, was worn by members of the secret society Bwadi.
These masks depict a face covered with linear scarifications and feature a rectangular mouth, an elongated nose, and globular eyes.
It can be masculine, with a central crest, or feminine if the hairstyle is smooth.
The size of the crest indicates the bearer’s power.
The female mask bearer exhibited soft, controlled movements aimed at improving women’s fertility.
The male mask bearer had an aggressive and unpredictable demeanor, intended to encourage social conformity.
These masks were used during initiation ceremonies, circumcisions, and funerals.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
44 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
14 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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