19th Century Songye Kifwebe Mask

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. ...

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. Its striking colours and carving symbolise the battle between good and evil. Female Kifwebe masks represent femininity, the continuation of life and a good omen. These masks were used for wedding ceremonies, reproduction rituals and other such occasions. This large mask...

This feminine Kifwebe mask of the 'Kikashi' type features a prominent forehead and a subtly raised central crest leading down to the nose. Its round, high-relief mouth adds to its al...

A beautifully carved early 19th Century Chinese mask with traces of original color. From Hunan Province.

19th Century Japanese Meiji Iki mask A Japanese Meiji period Iki mask dated from the late 19th Century, depicting a dynamic expressive human face, with glass eyes and hair and a burn...

Indonesian ceremonial mask. Age: 19th century Size: 15 x11x 14.5cm ( 6 x 4.3 x 5.7inch ) Weight: 314g ( 0.7lb ) Material: wood with paint Good condition, some abrasions as yo...