Sold Funeral masks are aggressive symbols of man’s power and the status he has acquired, inherent in the possession of a title and the power of forest spirits in groups of masks. This prestigious culture, made famous by its masks, its royal statuettes Dimentions : 61×28 cm Weight : 1,5…
These masks were worn by members of the powerful “Ibuku” society. The fearless “buku” required initiates to produce the head of an enemy or individually kill a lion or leopard. Masks were also used to evoke ancestor spirits and frighten the enemy in battle. Height : 42 x 25 cm…
The facial expression of the mask has been interpreted as many different things, one of the facial expressions it has been interpreted as is peacefulness. The reasoning for this is that the oval shape and the warm colours of the mask symbolize peace. The facial expression has also been interpreted…
Songye panel with Named after the men’s society and its mask, Kifwebe controlled the behavior of women and children and collected and redistributed wealth.