Kpeliyee Mask, mid-20th century, Ivory Coast
€190.00
Tax included
Référence L888-V-AAA783
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Description
Very beautiful Kifwebe mask, mid-20th century from Congo from the Songye tribe.
A unique piece. The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.
Named Kifwebe or “Boismasque” – the same type of which was produced by both the Luba and the Songye – this tribal mask imposes itself with its masterful dimensions.
The term Kifwebe refers to the mask – the society of masks – and to the wearer of the mask belonging to the male secret society bwadi bwa kifwebe.
There are three variants: the masculine (kilume) generally with a high crest - the feminine (kikashi) with a very low or absent crest - and finally the greatest embodying power (kia ndoshi).
Material: Wood
Age: mid-20th century
Origin: Congo
Tribe: Songye
Dimensions and Specifications - Shipment information
- Width: 8 cm
- Height: 44 cm
- Depth: 12 cm
- Weight (item packed): 2 kg
- Era: 1940-50
- Style: Ethnic Arts - Tribal Arts
- Item Weight (kg): 2
- Parcel Weight: 4
Very beautiful Kifwebe mask, mid-20th century from Congo from the Songye tribe.
A unique piece. The single item shown in the picture is the exact item you will receive.
Named Kifwebe or “Boismasque” – the same type of which was produced by both the Luba and the Songye – this tribal mask imposes itself with its masterful dimensions.
The term Kifwebe refers to the mask – the society of masks – and to the wearer of the mask belonging to the male secret society bwadi bwa kifwebe.
There are three variants: the masculine (kilume) generally with a high crest - the feminine (kikashi) with a very low or absent crest - and finally the greatest embodying power (kia ndoshi).
Material: Wood
Age: mid-20th century
Origin: Congo
Tribe: Songye