Kifwebe Society, Luba, D.R

Kifwebe Society, Luba, D.R. Congo, mask, executed in black against yellowed white, somewhat smallish example, signs of age and use, 15"h. Provenance: Retired Southern California Art Professor who coll

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

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peop

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peoples, D

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

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 well worn old carved wooden ceremonial mask in classic round form, linear designs and signs of field use and wear. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, Congo, central Africa. the mask measures 12 x 13 inc

A Very rare set of two large carved wooden door jam panels with mask faces carved in relief and intricate incised designs. The wood shows age and weathering. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo

A tall carved wooden ceremonial dance mask with incised linear designs and a classic form, painted with kaolin clay pigments. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measur

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 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.

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.

A Carved wooden round mask with incised linear designs and accented with mineral pigments. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 15 x 12 inches ( 21 inches tall

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

Carved wooden shield with raised mask face and incised linear designs. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Shield measures 22 x 9 inches. Provenance: A Private New York Cit

A carved wooden round ceremonial mask with incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask measures 16.75 x 15 inche

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

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

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

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

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

Carved wooden face mask with incised linear designs and a well carved and highly stylized form, traditional for the Kifwebe society. The mask measures 14 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can also be

A very well handled and field used carved wooden mask with painted areas and incised linear designs, tall central crest representing a male mask worn by a dancer of the Kifwebe society, Songye peoples