Name: African Wooden Tribal Songye Kifwebe Mask 16.5" H
Price: 119 USD
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This Songye Kifwebe  mask  is used by members of the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society. Made in the DR Congo, … more This Songye Kifwebe  mask  is used by members of the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society. Made in the DR Congo, it measures approximately 16.5" in height, 8" in width, and 5" in depth. The mask features bright, colorful pigment stripes in beige, brown, and mustard. The face is covered with linear incisions and a square, protruding mouth. These masks are used during initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies and hold great magical power depending on the size of the central crest. See the amazing details and colors in person! less

Dimensions: 8ʺW × 5ʺD × 16.5ʺH

Styles: African

Art Subjects: Abstract

Period: 1980s

Country of Origin: Congo

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: minor loss/good minor loss/good less

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