Songye Kifwebe Mask

The atypical features of this Matsuno mask are its tubular eyes and buzzing nose, which form the tip
Add a protruding mouth. Parallel ribs run along the surface, emphasizing the rounded volume. Kaolin
residue, scratches.
These types of African art masks are classified as kifwebe: males (kilume) mostly have high crowns,
A woman (kikashi) will have or lack a more modest crest and finally a larger embodiment
Power supply (Kia ndoshi). In the 16th century, the Songye people migrated from the Sabah area to settle on the left
Bank of the Lualaba River. Their society is organized by patriarchy. Your story is inseparable from it
The Luba people, to whom they are related through a common ancestor. Songyes has done an impressive job at this
Statues with powerful functions, often used in secret ceremonies, and equipped with items such as
Feather, skin and a horn with a magical charge.
Alers are in their company, making it possible to discover the sorcerer and illuminate the darkness
Unfortunate causes that happen to individuals. Also used by Luba, with long suits and
With long beards made of natural fibers, the kifwebe mask acts as a secret police supporting power such as
Control individuals through magic. They also appear at the critical stage of enlightenment