Kifwebe Mask

In the Songye language, a mask is a Kifwebe: This term has been given to masks representing spirits and characterised by striations.

In the Songye language, a mask is a Kifwebe: This term has been given to masks representing spirits and characterised by striations.

For your consideration an African mask from the Songye People of the DR Congo. Wood and pigment, circa 1960.

Decorative African tribal mid century wooden Kifwebe mask for wall hanging. In great vintage and original condition.

Similar to the traditional kifwebe masks, the piece has a long protruding mouth, and is adorned with a large sculptural headdress or helmet embellishment.

Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal wood mask, with white, red and black Africa, Congo This early to mid-20th century dance mask shows great design, color and character from age and use.

While stylistically similar to traditional masks (kifwebe) of the Songye and Luba peoples of the Congo River Basin, this particular mask is unusual for its ceramic material and helme...

This graphic Songye Kifwebe mask has fine carved lines curved over the eyes and diagonal lines radiating from the nose and mouth in classic Kifwebe form.

Add bold tribal character to your space with this striking Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A fine and impressive early large Classic Songye Kifwebe mask with weathered and eroded surface, finely carved incised design and traces of pigments.

Old worn small Songye Kifwebe mask with fine carved striations cascading around face, square cubist mouth and triangular nose.

Large sized Songye Male Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1910s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa.

It has a banded stripe design in black and white more similar to a Songye Kifwebe mask however the patterns here are bolder and more angular.

Large sized Songye Female Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1920s. Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is very symbolic in the Bantu culture of central Africa.

Hand carved Kifwebe mask from the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of Congo.

A "Female" Kifwebe mask from the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Africa, circa early 1900's.

The "Kifwebe" masks come in many different shapes and sizes.

Songye or luba kifwebe wood mask or shield, designed to be hung on the wall, with traces of white, red and black pigments.

This Kifwebe Mask was made by the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A hand carved Kifwebe mask from the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kiwebe male mask from Eastern Songye, Zaire. A Kikashi type mask with engraved in wood with some light red painting around the eyes. Ca. 1960's.

From the Songye Tribe of Southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Priced individually ($750.00 each).

Similar to the traditional Kifwebe masks, the piece has a long protruding mouth and is adorned with a large sculptural headdress or helmet embellishment.

Rare mask with its original woven accoutrements, mellow wear, white/red paint associated with purity and spirits

Kifwebe Femal Mask Sculpted Wood & Naturals Pigments Democratic Republic Of Congo, Songye Nation Early of 20th Century Ex Collection Stefan Grusenmeyer Ex Collection Private Net...

A large, masterfully hand carved female dance mask (kifwebe) in the style of the Songye people of the Congo.

20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.

Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted b...

Stunning Butterfly Dance mask. Bwa, wich is the area that includes Mali and Burkina faso. Carved wood. 20th century. With a few flaws and repairs.

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.

The Senoufo people inhabit areas spanning southern Mali, southern Burkina Faso, and northern Côte d'Ivoire. They are organized around the poro, a male initiation system where young b...

On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks like these were used by the men'...

Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...