Masks From The Democratic Republic of Congo

The Songye ethnic group refer to a mask as a kifwebe. These African masks represent spirits and are characterised by striations.

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  • Sale! kifwebe mask

    Songye Mask- Lasso

    $360 $288

    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

  • Sale! songye zaire mask

    Songye Mask- Yobi

    $360 $288

    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