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Sale!
AU $360.00 AU $270.00
An extra large male “Kilume” mask with high crest.
The high crest symbolizes authority and spiritual power within Songye culture, often worn by leaders or during important rituals.
These masks are not just objects of beauty but serve as conduits between the physical and spiritual realms in Songye society.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 75cm H x 23 W x 19 D
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Sale!
AU $360.00 AU $270.00
An extra large male “Kilume” mask with high crest.
The high crest symbolizes authority and spiritual power within Songye culture, often worn by leaders or during important rituals.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 75cm H x 23 W x 19 D
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Sale!
AU $195.00 AU $146.25
Songye masks are believed to embody ancestral spirits and possess significant cultural and religious symbolism
Some masks are adorned with patterns representing wisdom, strength, or specific ancestral lineage
The wearer of a Songye mask undergoes a transformative experience, channeling the spirit within the mask.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 41 x 24 x 12cm
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Sale!
AU $360.00 AU $270.00
Ensure their success, fertility and wealth
A male “Kilume” mask with high crest.
This African mask bears the name of kifwebe in reference to the bwadi bwa kifwebe society to which it belongs. It danced during secret rites and was worn and kept only by notables.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 47 x 24 x 20cm
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Sale!
AU $360.00 AU $270.00
Worn by notables only
A male “Kilume” mask with high crest.
This African mask bears the name of kifwebe in reference to the bwadi bwa kifwebe society to which it belongs. It danced during secret rites and was worn and kept only by notables.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 47 x 24 x 20cm
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Sale!
AU $360.00 AU $270.00
Strength is in the eyes
A male “Kilume” mask with high crest.
This African mask bears the name of kifwebe in reference to the bwadi bwa kifwebe society to which it belongs. It danced during secret rites and was worn and kept only by notables.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 46 x 22 x 20cm
