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Sale!
AU $190.00 Original price was: AU $190.00.AU $150.00Current price is: AU $150.00.
Mbuya masks from the DRC’s Kwilu region are significant cultural artifacts that embody the artistic creativity, spiritual beliefs, and social cohesion of the communities that produce and use them.
This mask represents spirits, ancestors, or other supernatural beings. They may also symbolize important societal values, such as wisdom, strength, fertility, or protection.
Country of Origin…….……….. DRC
Function……………………….. Community cohesion, education and entertainment
Dimensions…………………….31 x 20 x 10cm
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AU $190.00
Terracotta coloured Pende mask
Mbuya masks from the DRC’s Kwilu region are significant cultural artifacts that embody the artistic creativity, spiritual beliefs, and social cohesion of the communities that produce and use them.
Country of Origin…….……….. DRC
Function……………………….. Community cohesion, education and entertainment
Dimensions…………………….31 x 20 x 10cm
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AU $285.00
An extra large male “Kilume” mask with high crest.
Kilume masks play a central role in Songye ceremonial rituals, serving as mediators between the living and the spirit world.
Their presence embodies the ancestral spirits, invoking protection, guidance, and blessings for the community.
Country of Origin…………….. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Culture………………………… Songye
Function……………………….. Healing & Purification
Dimensions……………………. 68cm H x 23 W x 14 D
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AU $360.00
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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AU $360.00
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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AU $250.00
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……………………. 41 x 22x 19cm
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AU $220.00
Today, Songye masks are not only revered for their aesthetic beauty but also studied for their cultural significance and historical context.
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 21 x 15cm
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AU $195.00
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 $190.00 Original price was: AU $190.00.AU $150.00Current price is: AU $150.00.
Western DRC Kwilu mbuya mask characterized by elongated nose and tongue
They are often associated with initiation rites, funerals, and other important social and religious events.
Country of Origin…….……….. DRC
Function……………………….. Community cohesion, education and entertainment
Dimensions…………………….31 x 20 x 11cm
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AU $360.00
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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AU $360.00
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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AU $360.00
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