Songye Kifwebe Mask – Drc
Mask from the Songye ethnic group, in the south of the DRC.
This mask with tricolor streaks features eyes with half-closed eyelids, a nose and a mouth in strong relief.
The nasal bridge ends in a sagittal crest, a sign that it is masculine.
This Kifwebe ritual mask is worn during dances featuring the spirits of the dead and supernatural forces.
REGION: DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: Mid-20th century
DIMENSION: 35 x 20 x 15 cm
inventory number: AF074
This mask with tricolor streaks features eyes with half-closed eyelids, a nose and a mouth in strong relief.
The nasal bridge ends in a sagittal crest, a sign that it is masculine.
This Kifwebe ritual mask is worn during dances featuring the spirits of the dead and supernatural forces.
REGION: DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: Mid-20th century
DIMENSION: 35 x 20 x 15 cm
inventory number: AF074
2 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Painted wood
Width: 20
Height: 35
Depth: 15
Reference (ID): 1329063
Availability: In stock
Print
