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Masque Songye Kifwebe

The Kifwebe is a ritual mask emblematic of the Songye people, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Carved from wood and usually covered with pigments, it is recognized by its stylized face, protruding eyes, and its characteristic geometric stripes.

It was used during dances, ceremonies and initiatory rites. Depending on its type — male or female — it could be associated with power, protection and spiritual forces.

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Dimensions: Height: 42 cm
Width: 19 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Weight: 1098 g

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Masque Songye Kifwebe

Le Kifwebe est un masque rituel emblématique du peuple Songye, en République démocratique du Congo. Sculpté dans le bois et généralement recouvert de pigments, il se reconnaît à son visage stylisé, ses yeux saillants et ses rayures géométriques caractéristiques.

Il était utilisé lors de danses, cérémonies et rites initiatiques. Selon son type — masculin ou féminin —, il pouvait être associé au pouvoir, à la protection et aux forces spirituelles.

Tags: objet, cubisme, collection, masque, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitif, traditionnelle, tribal, Usa, France, Allemagne, Belgique, Pays-Bas, Italie et autres.

Dimensions: Hauteur: 42 cm
Largeur: 19 cm
Profondeur: 23 cm
Poids: 1098 g

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Songye Kifwebe mask - Songye - DR Congo

Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Masque SONGYE KIFWEBE, a wooden mask from the Songye people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, original, from a private collection, with dimensions 42 × 19 × 23 cm and weight 11.098 kg.

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Masque SONGYE KIFWEBE, a wooden mask from the Songye people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, original, from a private collection, with dimensions 42 × 19 × 23 cm and weight 11.098 kg.

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