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Songye Kifwebe mask – DRC

Name: Songye Kifwebe mask – DRC
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: WTMXBYI7LF
Price: 2000 EUR
Availability: InStock

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2.000 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Mask from the Songye ethnic group, in the south of the DRC.
This mask with tricolor streaks features eyes with half-closed eyelids, a nose and a mouth in strong relief. The nasal bridge ends in a sagittal crest, a sign that it is masculine.
This Kifwebe ritual mask is worn during dances featuring the spirits of the dead and supernatural forces.

REGION: DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: Mid-20th century
SIZE: 35 x 20 x 15 cm

inventory number: AF074

Ref: WTMXBYI7LF

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Songye - Basongje
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Width (cm)	20
Height (cm)	35
Depth (cm)	15
Materials	Wood