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Songye Large Kifwebe Mask female with Bright colorful pigment stripes DR Congo African
measures approx :14" h by 9" w …
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Songye Large Kifwebe Mask female with Bright colorful pigment stripes DR Congo African
measures approx :14" h by 9" w and 6" deep
An interesting Songye Kifwebe mask with striations painted in bright colors (white , brown rust etc... )This s a female mask used by members of the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society.
"Kifwebe" means "Mask" in the Songye language. The face generally is covered with linear incisions which are sometimes pigmented, the mouth is most often square and protruding. If it has a central crest, it is masculine; if not, feminine. The size of the crest determines the magical power of the mask. Such masks are worn during initiation, circumcision, ceremonies.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 6ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1980s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- minor loss old hole/good minor loss old hole/good less
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