Elegant Luba Kifwebe Owl mask, African mask African Art

A very finely carved wooden mask in the form of a "Night owl" and considered a medium to the spirit world when used in traditional dances of the Luba and Songye kifwebe society. Luba peoples, Congo, A

A carved wooden Dance mask of the Kifwebe society in the stylized Form of an Owl. Luba or Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 8 inches ( 20 inches tall on professional c

Large older carved wooden mask with a huge central finial and incised and painted linear designs, accented with orange and white kaolin clay pigment. From the Luba peoples and the Kifwebe society, Afr

Old carved wooden Panel / mask from the Luba of the Congo, central Africa. A classic Luba Kifwebe society panel with mask face, linear designs and kaolin clay painted surface. Measures 11 x 7 inches.

This is an Old carving of a mask, but appears to have been hung as a wall panel or clan decoration. From the Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 8.5 x 7.5 inches.

CONGO DRC CUTE LITTLE BALUBA KIFWEBE MASK With their streaks that characterize them, the Kifwebe masks of the Luba and Songye have many similarities, so it is quite difficult to differentiate them wit

2 African Songye and Luba Kifwebe Masks, DRC. Carve wood and pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Published: "African Art & the Serious Collector" Maine Antiques

African dance mask, Kifwebe Society, Luba, D.R. Congo, circa 1960, owl dance mask showing some signs of us and wear, 17"h

Maske, "kifwebe" Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Fell. H 34,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske des bwadi ba kifwebe-Geheimbundes. Solche Masken verkörperten

This is a very nice older dance shield with protruding mask face , all carved from a single piece of heavy, dense wood. The Shield features red,white and black painted linear designs and a handle. The

Maske Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 35 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske der "bwadi ba kifwebe" genannten Gesellschaft. Solche Masken verk&

Maske Luba, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 40 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Maske des bwadi ba kifwebe-Geheimbundes. Solche Masken verkörperten ein mythologisches

This is a very fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a monkey, with well carved and charming facial features , all from a single piece of dense heavy wood accented with brass tacks. The mask has

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Luba Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are were used during Kifwebe society ceremonial festivals. The mask was decorated with linear des

A diminutive carved wooden mask with incised linear designs and a kaolin clay painted surface, embellished with grass netting. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 5 inches. A met

A Carved wooden dance mask with wide flat face, tall central crest and incised linear designs. The mask shows great age and wear suggesting field use over many years. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DR

A very nice older carved wooden mask with heavy linear designs and traditional form, accented with red, white and black kaolin clay pigment. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask itself measure

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with a most interesting stylized smiling face and incised linear designs , painted with a heavy kaolin clay pigment and accented with red and black paints. Luba peoples

A large carved wooden round mask with linear designs and well weathered and worn edges suggesting age and handling over time. Luba Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

A large and aggressive looking leopard or Feline mask with highly stylized face,ears and large fangs. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 18.5 inches tall and will also include a cus

A large carved wooden mask with avian (bird) beak and strong incised linear designs. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 23 x 10 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an addit

A finely carved wooden mask with precise incised linear designs and kaolin clay white pigment accented with black paint. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, Congo, Africa. *** A durable metal display sta

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Luba ( or possibly Songye) peoples, DRC /Congo, Africa. This mask originates from the central heart of Tribal Africa. Their western neighbours

Igbo Mask with a mix of details from Bifwebe (Luba) and Kifwebe (Songye) masks. The mask is nicely patinated in stripes. Well cut pretty protruding mouth. A beautifully striking piece with a lot of ex