Weight | 1.61 kg |
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Dimensions | 54.5 × 20.7 cm |
Songye mask
$242.00 $155.00
African Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Mounted Face Mask Three variants of this face mask Kifwebe (pl. Bifwebe) or “In Search of Death” (Roberts), Association
Same name, with differences: males (kilume) usually have tall crowns, females (kikashi)
There is a very low to no crest, and at the end is the highest embodied power (kia ndoshi). this
The masks still in use today appear to be from northern Luba and
Southeast Songye. They are dressed and decorated by Kifwebe dancers in “Bwadi” trance
Long braided garments and long natural fiber jewelry are attached to the silhouette of the dress
masks, at large ceremonies. Base height: 36 cm.
The Songye people originated in the Sabah region of the Democratic Republic of Congo and settled along the Lualaba River in the middle
Prairie and forest. They are ruled by Yakitenge and local chiefs. Bwami secret society,
However, balance their power. their male masks in crime and
Disciplinary study.
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