Kifwebe mask (Luba Songye) - Dem.Rep.Congo

Early 20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 16 1/4" x 9 3/4" Provenance: Armand Arman, New York John Giltsoff, London Allan Stone Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1981) Exhibition: Power

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

A Luba/Songye Kifwebe Style Mask, DRC, raised sagittal crest above domed head, slit eyes, and crude mouth with remains of black and red pigment and kalin, mounted on custom metal base. Height: 10". Pr

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

A Songye / Luba Kifwebe Wooden Mask. Measure 15.5" x 9"

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

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

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

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

A Carved wood and painted mask with detailed decorative painted designs and incised linear motifs. Songye / Luba peoples, DRC. Congo, Africa. The mask measures 15.5 inches tall. A metal display stand

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

SMALL KIFWEBE MASK DRC Mask attributed to the Zaire River Basin inhabited by the Songye and Luba peoples. Carved wood with elongated mouth and ridged dorsal.

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

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

19th c. Kifwebe of the Songye/Luba Peoples, North Shaba, (Katanga, DR Congo), in painted and carved wood with downturned horns of a Ram, symbol of virility and leadership. Displayed on a black metal m

Kifwebe mask - SONGYE - D.R. Congo D.R. Congo Mid 20th century Wood 45 x 26 x 27 cm (1100 gram) Ancient, large female Songye Kifwebe mask, carved in wood from Belgian Congo. Without stand Please note

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye Peoples 20th century carved wooden Kifwebe mask with rounded head, horizontal painted lines, rounded eyes thin slit, and a typical characterist

A Fine and large Songye Kifwebe mask, Songye; D.R. CongoThe large elder male mask with high crest atop the head, small wedge-like nose and long jutting mouth, the whole with linear striations in black

Mid 20th c African tribal wooden mask, Luba- Songye people- Congo region, West Africa/ Democratic Republic of the Congo, diameter 17"

CONGO DRC SONGYE - Large Female Kifwebe Mask The Songye have created these masks among the most impressive of the art of Black Africa. The Kifwebe masks are real modern sculptures with very audacious

CONGO DRC SONGYE - Large Female Kifwebe Mask The Songye have created these masks among the most impressive of the art of Black Africa. The Kifwebe masks are real modern sculptures with very audacious

CONGO DRC SONGYE Large Male Kifwebe Mask The Songye have created these masks among the most impressive of the art of Black Africa. The Kifwebe masks are real modern sculptures with very audacious arch

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