A Songye Kifwebe Tribe Carved Wood Mask, Republic of

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. The most well-known masks of the Songye culture are Kifwebe masks worn in connection with the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secre

Hand carved wood Kifwebe crested mask, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, mid 20th century, the mask having a center crest, incised horizontal and herringbone designs, and a stylized square

Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century. A Songye Kifwebe male mask, wood carved mask with white and reddish brown pigment remains, ht. 18, wd. 7.5, dp. 13 inches. Overall good condition. Con

Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century. A Songye Kifwebe female mask, wood carved mask with white and red pigment remains, ht. 20, wd. 12, dp. 8 inches. Overall good condition. Consistent we

Group of three African, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, including: two Songye kifwebe; together with small polychrome Luba mask (stands not included); L: 14 3/4" (l

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 20 3/4" (tallest, approx.)

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks; one with long woven covering and raffia attached; H: 19 1/4" (tallest, approx.)

Group of four African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood kifwebe masks; some with polychrome detailing; H: 16 5/8" (largest, approx.)

Group of five African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood kifwebe masks; each of various sizes showing typical carved linear patterning (stands not included); L: 13 1/2"

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 18" (taller, approx.)

Group of five African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood kifwebe masks; each of various sizes showing typical carved linear patterning (stands not included); L: 13 1/2"

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 19" (tallest, approx.)

Songye artist Kifwebe mask Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th centurycarved and painted wood mask: 13 h × 8 w × 6 d in (33 × 20 × 15 cm) mask with stand: 19 h × 8

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome kifwebe mask; with woven panel to verso (stand not included); L: 16" (approx.)

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood and polychrome kifwebe mask; with woven raffia elements (stand not included); L: 47 1/2" (overall, approx.)

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome kifwebe mask (stand not included); L: 22 1/4" (approx.)

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome kifwebe masks (stands not included); L: 18" (largest, approx.)

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 20 1/2" (larger, approx.)

Group of three Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figural pieces, including: Songye kifwebe mask atop board; Luba figure of rectangular form with faces in high relief to front and reptiles t

Group of three Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figural pieces, including: Songye kifwebe mask atop board; Luba figure of rectangular form with faces in high relief to front and reptiles t

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood figures; each standing and wearing a kifwebe mask; H: 14 3/4" (approx.)

COLLECTION OF ETHNOGRAPHIC ARTSSeven total articles, including:- Kifwebe mask - Democratic Republic of the Congo/Zaire, Central Africa, Songye People, 20th century. Diminutive, wood carved and polychr

20th-Century Songye Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo hand carved from one piece of wood. Lightweight wood. Measures 15 in. L x 8.5 in. W x 9 in. Deep. Female mask Used in ceremonies that are rel

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with original patina, and no apparent repairs. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, a