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Songye Kifwebe Style Mask - Congo

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Item/Description: Decorative Songye style hand carved African mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Decorative striated face mask, known as kifwebe. The grooved striated pattern is a common characteristic. The white paint symbolizes peace, light and the purity of the soul, while the brown symbolizes nature as a positive force. The stripes also mimic those of a zebra. Masks such as these were used during ceremonies and funerals processions of important leaders. (Ceremonial, Harvest, Tribal, Primitive, Spirit, Ritual, Sculpture)

Material: Hand carved wood, paint

Dimensions: Length: 12 3/4"; Width: 6 1/4"; Depth: 3 1/2"

Condition: Surface use and age wear includes area of wood loss at bottom edge, paint loss.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate

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Songye Kifwebe Style Mask - Congo

Name: Songye Kifwebe Style Mask - Congo
SKU: 125611038
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $60 - $100

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