Kifwebe Mask – Songye / Kasai (DRC) - Bakongo - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)

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Masque Kifwebe – Songye / Kasai (RDC); country of origin: République démocratique du Congo; Bakongo culture; provenance: Collection privée.

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Kifwebe Mask – Songye / Kasai (DRC) – Carved wood – Ancient Traditional Style

Beautiful Songye traditional Kifwebe African mask from Kasai – Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Carved from wood, decorated with broad concentric black and white stripes, typical of Kifwebe ritual masks. The mask features a long central nasal ridge, almond-shaped eyes, and a circular, raised mouth.

Old work of high quality, with a natural patina and signs of use.
The Kifwebe masks were used by the secret society Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe during initiation ceremonies, protective rites, and ritual dances.

Dimensions: (to be completed)
Material: carved wood, natural pigments
Very good condition, with typical signs of use.

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Kifwebe Mask – Songye / Kasai (DRC) – Carved wood – Ancient Traditional Style

Beautiful Songye traditional Kifwebe African mask from Kasai – Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Carved from wood, decorated with broad concentric black and white stripes, typical of Kifwebe ritual masks. The mask features a long central nasal ridge, almond-shaped eyes, and a circular, raised mouth.

Old work of high quality, with a natural patina and signs of use.
The Kifwebe masks were used by the secret society Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe during initiation ceremonies, protective rites, and ritual dances.

Dimensions: (to be completed)
Material: carved wood, natural pigments
Very good condition, with typical signs of use.

Careful and secure shipping.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Kifwebe Mask – Songye / Kasai (DRC)
Height
28 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
14 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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