Mask - Wood - Kifwebe - Songye - Congo

Title: Mask – Wood – Kifwebe – Songye – Congo DRC Provenance/Additional Info: Here an example of male Kifwebe characterized by angular and thrusting forms, and with the entire face covered in

Here an example of male Kifwebe characterized by angular and thrusting forms, and with the entire face covered in patterns of geometric grooves that are uniquely characteristic of these masks. The obj

No Reserve! Title: Female Mask – Wood – Kifwebe – Songye – Congo DRC Provenance/Additional Info: Lovely Kifwebe mask from the SONGYE tribe of D.R. Congo. They are called Kifwebe, which means `

Title: Kifwebe Songye wood mask - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: This large African Songye mask, the kikashi has protruding, incised and fluent eyelids to the temples, and a reduced n

Hand carved wood Kifwebe crested mask, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, mid 20th century, the mask having a center crest, incised horizontal and herringbone designs, and a stylized square

African Congo Songye Kifwebe male mask, stained dark wood depicting a bulbous round face with continuous striations running the length of the mask and low central crest, triangular nose, square shaped

African Congo Songye Kifwebe Female mask, stained dark wood depicting a bulbous round face with continuous striations running the length of the mask and low central crest, triangular nose, square shap

African Congo Songye Kifwebe male mask, stained dark wood depicting a bulbous round face with continuous striations running the length of the mask and high central crest, triangular nose, square shape

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

A Songye kifwebe mask. D.R. Congo. Wood. 20th century. 18" x 10 1/2" x 8 1/2". Condition: May not include stand.

African Congo Songye Kifwebe "Dark Female" mask, stained dark wood depicting a concave moon shaped face with curvilinear carved striations running the length of the mask and meeting at a simple arch c

A Songye Style Kifwebe Mask. Wood, pigment, and natural fibers. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 19” x 11 1/2”. Condition: Abrasions, pigment loss, and gouge. Provenance: From a Los Angel

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. The most well-known masks of the Songye culture are Kifwebe masks worn in connection with the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secre

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

With Congolese motifs of birds, rams horns, and a royal beard. This allegorical wood carved tribal kifwebe mask is styled after the Songye people of Congo. Excellent grotesque details, suggesting moti

With exquisite Congolese motifs of rooster, antelope, ram, snake. This allegorical wood carved tribal kifwebe mask is styled after the Songye people of Congo. Excellent grotesque details, suggesting m

With Congolese motifs of stylized flora and other forms. This allegorical wood carved tribal kifwebe mask is styled after the Songye people of Congo. Excellent grotesque details, with flora forms. In

Exquisite Congolese motifs of a ram and other naturalistic forms. This allegorical wood carved tribal kifwebe mask is styled after the Songye people of Congo. Excellent grotesque details, suggesting m

With exquisite Congolese motifs of antelope horns and snake. This allegorical wood carved tribal kifwebe mask is styled after the Songye people of Congo. Excellent grotesque details, suggesting motifs

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.)

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