LUBA SONGYE OWL MASK

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

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

Vintage carved wood and polychrome mask from present-day Democratic Republic of Congo. Bears a repaired vertical crack on mask's proper left side. [8" W x 8 1/4" D x 15" H].

A very well handled and field used mask with incised linear geometric designs, various mineral pigments and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting ceremonial use. Note the patch

Item/Description: Dramatic large Luba Songye style mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Decorative mask features characteristics of Songye and Luba tribes. Strong reverse carvings, prominent fe

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

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

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

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

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

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with painted linear designs with mineral pigments with signs of heavy field use and wear. Songye or Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 1

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye or Luba peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A strong wooden depiction of a rooster's head on a large, helmet-style mask. The rooster is depicted with a l

African Songye / Luba Rooster Helmet Mask, Mid 20th C., DRC. Carved wood, pigment, chicken feathers and raffia. Provenance: Artemis Gallery, Lot 120A, July 11, 2017; Alan Davis Collection, Santa Fe, N

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A group of four Central African style wooden masks. 20th century. ++ 2 Punu style masks. ++ Luba style mask. 8 3/4" x 7" x 4 1/2". ++ Songye style mask. 28 1/2" x 9 3/4" x 9 1/4". Condition: Accretion