舞蹈面具 - Kifwebe - Songye - 刚果（金）

宋耶族 Kifwebe 舞面具。刚果民主共和国。

With "kifwebe" simply meaning "mask", this specific type of tribal objects make out a notable portion of the Songye statuary. 这些部落器物中的这一类在宋耶族雕塑中占有相当大的一部分，因 "kifwebe" 仅仅意指“面具”。

These were typically dancing masks used in a broad range of tribal ceremonies. 它们通常是用于广泛部落仪式的舞蹈面具。

The kifwebe needed to undergo several stages in the proces of obtaining its magical powers, with the latter only seen as absolute when human sacrifice was involved. 在获得神力的过程中，kifwebe 需经过若干阶段，只有在涉及人身祭祀时，才能被视为绝对有效。

This specific mask is a great execution, with the typically known cubistic features of mouth, eyes and nose presented in a strong way. 这枚面具制作精湛，具备众所周知的立方体式口、眼、鼻特征，表现得尤为鲜明。

The neutral black and white pallet, respectively mud and kaolin colouring has been preserved. 中性黑白配色，分别以泥色和高岭土色表现，已被保留。

Provenance:
Belgian private collection

来源：
比利时私人收藏

Object type: kifwebe dance mask
Tribe: Songye
Material: wood
Height: 33 cm

物件类型：Kifwebe 舞面具
部族：宋耶族
材料：木材
高度：33 厘米

The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
通过所附照片对其状态以及可能的碎片或磨损征兆进行了详细记录。

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
运输按后续明确的费率包含在内。也可据此安排其他送货或自提方式。