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Kifwebe Mask

Tribal Style Songye Kifwebe Mask, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

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Wood

Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo
Located in Leuven , BE
Traditionally, Kifwebe masks were created and worn by members of the secret masking society, Bwadi
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kifwebe Female Mask from Congo, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This feminine Kifwebe mask of the 'Kikashi' type features a prominent forehead and a subtly raised
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Kifwebe Female Mask from Congo, 20th Century
Kifwebe Female Mask from Congo, 20th Century
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
colour. It has a banded stripe design in black and white more similar to a Songye Kifwebe mask however
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Old African Songye Female Kifwebe Wall Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Large Scale Ceramic Kifwebe-Inspired Mask Lamp on Mahogany Base, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Large Scale Ceramic Kifwebe-Inspired Mask Lamp on Mahogany Base, Circa 1950s. A gorgeous
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Mahogany

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Songye "Kifwebe" Mask, Democratic Repubic of Congo 20th Century
By Songye Tribe
Located in Waalre, NL
A early, or mid 20th century Congo tribal mask or 'kifwebe'. In the Songye language, a mask is a
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20th Century Masks

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1940s Congolese Masks

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H 20 in W 9 in D 9 in
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Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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By Songye Tribe
Located in London, GB
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Female Songye Kifwebe Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask
By Songye Tribe
Located in London, GB
A female Songye Kifwebe hand carved wooden ceremonial mask. The wooden mask is carved with
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By Songye Tribe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Masks

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Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
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Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative African tribal mid century wooden Kifwebe mask for wall hanging. In great vintage and
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

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Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
H 25 in W 9 in D 14.5 in
Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal Wood Mask, with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask
By Songye Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
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Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask
Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 9.5 in
Old Worn Small Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fine Striations Around Face Cubist Mouth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Large Classic Songye Kifwebe Mask, Ex Laeremans, Davy Early 20th Century Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

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African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
Located in Torquay, GB
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Hand carved Kifwebe mask from the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

"Female" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Songye Tribe of Zaire Africa circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
A "Female" Kifwebe mask from the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
rulers as well as by a secret society, Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe. The most famous masks worn in conjunction with
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Songye or luba kifwebe wood mask or shield, designed to be hung on the wall, with traces of white
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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Songye Style Female Dance Mask
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Located in New York, NY
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19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask
19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask
H 26.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
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Located in 3 Oaks, MI
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Located in Berlin, DE
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Songye Tribe of Southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Priced individually ($750.00 each).
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20th Century Tribal Art

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Located in Summerland, CA
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Located in Paris, FR
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Kifwebe Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kifwebe mask you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every kifwebe mask was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kifwebe mask, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right kifwebe mask, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kifwebe mask over the years, but those crafted by Songye People are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kifwebe Mask?

A kifwebe mask can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $14,950.

Finding the Right Folk Art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.