Sale 207 Lot 180

CONGOLESE BWADI BWA KIFWEBE SONGYE KIFWEBE MASKS. Two Songye Kifwebe masks from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kifwebe masks are ceremonial objects associated with the Bwadi bwa Kifwebe secret society among the Songye people, found primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The term "Kifwebe" itself means "mask". Closely set grooves or patterns on the face, often painted in polychrome colors like white, brown, tan, and blue. White stripes can symbolize peace, light, purity of the soul, and connection with death, while other colors like brown, tan, and blue may symbolize nature. - Height: 7.75 inches.
Estimate $100-120