20th Century Wooden Songye Kifwebe Masks

Item Details

Songye (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Untitled, 20th century
Two wooden masks with pigment
Unsigned

A pair of 20th century wooden Songye Kifwebe masks from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These mask features geometric striations, pursed lips, and squinting eyes. Kifwebe masks would have been a piece of a larger costume used during initiations ceremonies or social events.

Condition

- to fair; chipping to pigment; scratches, chipping, and dents to wood; dust and dirt residue.

Dimensions

- largest mask measures.

Item #

18DCC632-044