Large LUBA Kifwebe mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Baluba MC 2131

Description

Title: Large LUBA Kifwebe mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Baluba MC 2131

Description: BEAUTIFUL LUBA KIFWEBE MASK
The Kifwebe masks of the Luba and the Songye have a lot of similarities, so it is quite difficult to tell them apart without some habit.
Kifwebe Luba masks have a protective role against disease, while Songye masks are used to impress and police (for male masks) and to celebrate changes of power, burials or investitures (for female masks)
Kifwebe masks instantly evoke Cubism.
Characteristics:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Luba - Baluba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 14 1/4 inches high (36cm)
CONDITION: Fair
Base is NOT included.

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Reserve: $1,500.00

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Large LUBA Kifwebe mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Baluba MC 2131

Lot 0015

Estimate $2,000-$2,500

Jun 17, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT

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