Masque songye - kifwebe - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Masque songye from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood, 60 cm high, 23 cm wide, 20 cm deep, weight 1 kg, dating to 2000–2010, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, one item, sold without a stand, in good condition.

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This replica of a mask with powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that ward off evil. For the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon, and light. Ghanaian Christopher Nyasafo hand-sculpts this wall mask depicting a bird looking downward.

This replica of a mask with powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that ward off evil. For the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon, and light. Ghanaian Christopher Nyasafo hand-sculpts this wall mask depicting a bird looking downward.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
kifwebe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Masque songye
Height
60 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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Objects sold
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