Two Songye Kifwebe Masks

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome kifwebe masks (stands not included); L: 18" (largest, approx.)

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 18" (taller, approx.)

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 19" (tallest, approx.)

Two African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 20 1/2" (larger, approx.)

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

One Songye "Kifwebe" mask, some wear of and insect damage indicative of age, and one Mossi "Wan-balinga" style mask, wear on pigments and break on the beard of the mask. 20"x9"x8", 20.5"x5.5"x6.5"

20th century, Songye, Kifwebe carved wooden mask with striated face; one Iyeba carved Queen Mother pendant mask with sheet copper accents; one carved and painted Songye shield. This lot to be sold on

A Classic Forged metal Axe with copper sheet covered handle, a symbol of royalty and prestige among the Songye peoples. The Axe features two small mask emblems, perhaps referencing the Kifwebe society

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks (stands not included); H: 20 3/4" (tallest, approx.)

Three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome wood kifwebe masks; H: 20" (largest, approx.)

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kifwebe masks; one with long woven covering and raffia attached; H: 19 1/4" (tallest, approx.)

Title: Songye Kifwebe Mask - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: This types of African Kifwebe masks are listed: the masculine (kilume) usually with a high crest, the feminine (kikashi) w

Group of four African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood kifwebe masks; some with polychrome detailing; H: 16 5/8" (largest, approx.)

6 Songye Kifwebe Masks. DRC, Africa. Carved wood. Largest size: 20'' x 8.25'' x 7'', 51 x 21 x 18 cm. Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction.

Group of five African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood kifwebe masks; each of various sizes showing typical carved linear patterning (stands not included); L: 13 1/2"

Group of five African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood kifwebe masks; each of various sizes showing typical carved linear patterning (stands not included); L: 13 1/2"

Male Songye Kifwebe mask. The mask is nicely patinated in Black with white stripes. Well cut pretty beautiful bulging eyes and protruding mouth. Male masks have a crest that runs into the nose. A beau

A Songye Kifwebe Mask. Wood, feathers, pigment, and fibers. 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 46" x 12". Condition: Top is loose and lightly frayed, pigment loss, and scratches. Provenan

Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, smaller size, hollowed-out, tapering form, pierced around the edge for attachments, with a square, protruding mouth beneath a triangular nose ris

Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, hollowed-out, tapering form, pierced around the edge for attachments, with a long, square protruding mouth beneath a triangular nose, with hair c

Imposing Songye Kifwebe mask - Africa DRC - mid 20th century - Belgian CollegeRegion: AfricaPeriod: mid 20th centurySizes: H=570mm L=260mmWeight (K): 14.540kgCondition: At first glance - patina of use

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome kifwebe mask; with woven panel to verso (stand not included); L: 16" (approx.)

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

A Songye Kifwebe Mask, DRC, with peaked ridge, long rectangular mouth, remains of red pigment and kalin, pierced about the perimeter with attachment, mostly intact, old repair running from peak of rid