Songye Mask
Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a Basangwe mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Large Scale Ceramic Kifwebe-Inspired Mask Lamp on Mahogany Base, 1950s
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Long Island City, NY
, which are a unique stylistic trait of all Songye masks, are derived from the markings and patterns of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Mahogany
H 21.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in
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
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 24.41 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
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Powerful Cubist Dogon Antelope Mask Raffia Mali West Africa Tall Vertical Eyes
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Cubist Dogon carved wood Antelope mask with attached raffia, from Mali West Africa. Tall vertical eyes, small slit mouth. Pair of carved curved blackened antelope horns rise from top...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
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Large Abstract Polychrome Nafana "Bedu" Mask, Burkina Faso, Africa Wood Pigments
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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
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H 58.5 in W 26 in D 3 in
Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, with humans or animals suppor...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
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Wood
H 14 in W 21.5 in D 11.25 in
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit.
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Carved and Gilded Wood Antique Angels
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Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn.
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
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Kuba Mweel Mask
Located in Austin, TX
"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...
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20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century
The face mask has a device for hanging.
V...
Category
20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Fine Vintage Laotian Silk Chok Weaving Interior Design Textiles
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Vintage Laotian hand woven silk chok cloth in black background with a variety of supplementary colours with detailed geometric and mythical animal designs, a stunning pie...
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H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 0.08 in
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
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20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century
Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
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20th Century African Masks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art
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Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display.
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Splendid four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
Splendid four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Four Rams, Ntomo Mask, Mali, Wood and cowrie shells. Dimensions: 52 x 14.5 cm 20.48 x 5.51inches
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Shell, Wood
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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
Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
By Songye Tribe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an African mask from the Songye People of the DR Congo.
Wood and pigment
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Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Masks
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Wood, Paint
Various Collection of Songye Masks on Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
Three different African masks carved by the Songye people of the southeastern area of the
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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
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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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Masks
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Wood, Paint
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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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
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Paint, Wood
Songye-Style Ceramic Helmet Mask
By Songye Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
This clay helmet mask was created in the mid-20th century by a Songye artist and has a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
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Ceramic
Songye Style Hand-Carved Wooden Mask
Located in New York, NY
A large carved wooden mask, decorated with red, white and black pigments, in the style of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask
Located in London, GB
A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask, produced by the Songye peoples, early 20th century.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal Wood Mask, with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal wood mask, with white, red and black Africa, Congo
This early to mid
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 14.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Kifwebe Style Ceremonial Mask of the Songye People in the Republic of Congo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 19th century large carved wooden mask with a chevron-pattern colored in ochre, white and black
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Large Songye Mask, Circa 1960-1970
Located in Rochester, NY
Songye mask in nicely worn original old surface. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Circa
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Large Classic Songye Kifwebe Mask, Ex Laeremans, Davy Early 20th Century Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A fine and impressive early large Classic Songye Kifwebe mask with weathered and eroded surface
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
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Wood
H 17 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Old Worn Small Songye Kifwebe Mask with Fine Striations Around Face Cubist Mouth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old worn small Songye Kifwebe mask with fine carved striations cascading around face, square cubist
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in
Songye Style Female Dance Mask
Located in New York, NY
A large, masterfully hand carved female dance mask (kifwebe) in the style of the Songye people of
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2010s Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A "male" ceremonial 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
H 36 in W 13 in D 14.5 in
"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
H 28 in W 10 in D 8 in
African Songye Male Kifwebe Mask with Expressive Face Large Sized Wall Hanging
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Songye Male Kifwebe mask from The Congo circa 1910s.
Traditionally, the Kifwebe mask is
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 22.45 in W 9.85 in D 8.67 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
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
Songye Harvest Mask 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Carved Songye harvest mask mounted on an iron stand, Zaire c. 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Masks
19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask
Located in New York, NY
This Kifwebe Mask was made by the Songye Tribe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has been
Category
Antique 19th Century Masks
Songye Kifwebe Mask
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
A hand carved Kifwebe mask from the Songye People, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Kifwebe Mask - Zaire Mid 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Kiwebe male mask from Eastern Songye, Zaire. A Kikashi type mask with engraved in wood with some
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Vintage 1960s Central African Tribal Art
20th Century Kifwebe Femal Wood Mask
Located in Paris, FR
Kifwebe Femal Mask
Sculpted Wood & Naturals Pigments
Democratic Republic Of Congo, Songye Nation
Category
20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved and Painted Kifwebe Masks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Songye Tribe of Southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). Priced
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20th Century Tribal Art
19th Century Songye Female Mask
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Wonderfully elegant and graphic carved and worn Songye Female Mask with striated surface.
The
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Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
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Songye Mask For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the songye mask you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A songye mask — often made from wood, paint and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a songye mask — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right songye mask, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Songye People each produced at least one beautiful songye mask that is worth considering.
How Much is a Songye Mask?
The average selling price for a songye mask at 1stDibs is $2,433, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $14,950 for the highest priced.
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.
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