Songye "Kifwebe " Mask (Male)

Description

For the Songye, the term kifwebe generically means mask. This designation, kifwebe, was used for the first time in 1905-1906 . The first cults of kifwebe masks began at the turn of the 20th century. this mask became an instrument of social power , color of this mask are symbolic black for death and white for the spirit world. Beautiful old patina.

Height : 61x36cm
Material : Wood Rafia , Pigment ,
Estimated age : 20th Century
Provenance: Private Collection

Additional information

Weight	15 kg
Dimensions	61 × 36 cm

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