Description
Cute female miniature mask Songye Kifwebe
The Songye created these masks among the most spectacular in black African art.
The striations which cover practically their entire surface would be a reminiscence of the labyrinthine journey that is the Bukishi initiation (Neyt, 2009, page 362)
The magico-religious power of female Kifwebe masks "bifwebe bakashi" is associated with the moon and reincarnated benevolent spirits (Hersak, 1986, page 40)
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye - Basongye (east)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 6 3/4 inches high (17 cm)
CONDITION: Fair
Please have a look on pictures.
Base is NOT included.
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Reserve: $315.00
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Cute SONGYE Kifwebe miniature female mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art mc 1749
Estimate $400-$500
Starting Price
$150
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