Kifwebe mask - Songye - DR Congo (No reserve price)

Expressive Kifwebe mask of the Songye – DR Congo For sale is a traditional, expressive Kifwebe wooden mask from the Songye people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). This mask type is among the most well-known and fascinating forms of African tribal art and can also be found among the neighboring Luba. The mask is characterized by its distinctive, deeply carved ribbed structures that cover the entire mask body and create a strong visual dynamic. In tradition, these ceremonial masks embody the bush spirit and symbolize, among other things, the power of birds. They are closely connected with the secret rituals and dances of the Kifwebe secret society. Important data & details: Stamm / Ethnie: Songye (or Luba influence) Herkunft: Demokratische Republik Kongo (DR Kongo / formerly Zaire) Objekt: Kifwebe-Maske Material: Holz, dark patinated with reddish-brown accents Maße (H x B x T): ca. 29,5 cm x 14,0 cm x 6,0 cm Zustand: Guter, altersgemäßer Zustand mit schöner Patina (Details siehe Fotos) Versandinformationen: Der Versand erfolgt schnell und sicher verpackt als versichertes Paket mit DHL inklusive Sendungsverfolgung (Trackingnummer).

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