Pende Mask – Kongol
AU $190.00Western DRC Kwilu mbuya mask characterized by a somber expression
Country of Origin…….……….. DRC
Function……………………….. Community entertainment
Dimensions…………………….31 x 20 x 11cm
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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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Western DRC Kwilu mbuya mask characterized by a somber expression
Country of Origin…….……….. DRC
Function……………………….. Community entertainment
Dimensions…………………….31 x 20 x 11cm
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
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
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