Mask - Songye - Congo RDC (No Reserve Price)

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Masque Kifwebe from the Songye people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood with natural pigments and a height of 47 cm, a striking centerpiece with no stand.

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Kifwebe Mask – Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Origin: Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Male Kifwebe Mask
Material: carved wood, natural pigments
Dimensions: Approximately [to be completed: height x width x depth cm]
Mounted on a metal base

This Kifwebe mask comes from the Songye people of central Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is distinguished by its striped geometric motifs and its vertical frontal crest, typical of male masks. The parallel incisions, often highlighted with white and black pigments, symbolize the duality between benevolent and malevolent forces.

The Kifwebe masks were used by the initiatory society Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe during ceremonies of social control, initiation, or passage. The male mask, recognizable by its tall crest, embodied power, vigilance, and protection against occult forces.

Kifwebe Mask – Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Origin: Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Male Kifwebe Mask
Material: carved wood, natural pigments
Dimensions: Approximately [to be completed: height x width x depth cm]
Mounted on a metal base

This Kifwebe mask comes from the Songye people of central Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is distinguished by its striped geometric motifs and its vertical frontal crest, typical of male masks. The parallel incisions, often highlighted with white and black pigments, symbolize the duality between benevolent and malevolent forces.

The Kifwebe masks were used by the initiatory society Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe during ceremonies of social control, initiation, or passage. The male mask, recognizable by its tall crest, embodied power, vigilance, and protection against occult forces.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
Congo RDC
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
47 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
25 cm
FranceVerified
7042
Objects sold
95.09%
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