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Songye Kifwebe Miniature Wooden Mask

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Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful and bright small Songye wooden mask, made to be worn atop the head rather than over the face. The eyes are overshadowed by enormous brows and the mouth puckers outward in a rectangular shape and painted brown-red; the rest of the face is striated and painted a creamy brown color. These are known as kifwebe, and are used to symbolize the connection of local ruling elites with spiritual powers. The elite in the Songye culture are seen as those who know witchcraft and sorcery in the society, and the striated lines of the mask can be read by the right person to decode some of this mystical knowledge. Size: 3.5" L x 3.25" W x 7.25" H (8.9 cm x 8.3 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection

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Songye Kifwebe Miniature Wooden Mask

Name: Songye Kifwebe Miniature Wooden Mask
SKU: 55204838
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $550 - $700

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