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Kifewe mask, Songye-Luba. Used in dances connecting with the forces of nature to appease storms or promote agriculture, and to prevent droughts or pests. Excellent serrated carving in semi-hard wood. It is sold with a stand, but the stand shown in the photographs was used only to take them; the included stand is better and special for the mask. Height: 50 cm.

Máscara Kifewe Songye-Luba. Utilizada en las danzas de conexión con las fuerzas de la naturaleza para apaciguar tormentas o favorecer la agricultura, evitar sequías, o plagas. Excelente tallado estriado en madera semidura. Se vende con soporte pero no es el de las fotografías utilizado únicamente para hacer las mismas, es mejor y especial para la máscara.
Altura: 50 cm.

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Songye-Luba - DR Congo

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Kifewe mask, Songye-Luba, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century, carved wood and 50 cm high, in good condition and authentic, sold with stand.

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Kifewe mask, Songye-Luba, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century, carved wood and 50 cm high, in good condition and authentic, sold with stand.

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