Tribal Mask
This 19th-century Kifwebe mask originates from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and represents a powerful fusion of artistry, ritual, and symbolism. Carved from wood and adorned with traditional pigments, its striking features embody the spiritual authority associated with Kifwebe societies. Displayed on a matte black metal stand.
Used in ceremonies to enforce social order, initiate members, or ward off evil, Kifwebe masks were worn with raffia costumes and animated with dynamic, trance-like movement. The distinctive incised lines and exaggerated form were not merely decorative, they also conveyed metaphysical power and cultural identity.
A compelling artefact of Central African ritual tradition, this mask stands as both a sculptural object and a profound expression of ancestral presence and protection.
Base & Mount: Matte Black Stainless Steel
Base Dimensions: 120x120mm
This 19th-century Kifwebe mask originates from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and represents a powerful fusion of artistry, ritual, and symbolism. Carved from wood and adorned with traditional pigments, its striking features embody the spiritual authority associated with Kifwebe societies. Displayed on a matte black metal stand.
Used in ceremonies to enforce social order, initiate members, or ward off evil, Kifwebe masks were worn with raffia costumes and animated with dynamic, trance-like movement. The distinctive incised lines and exaggerated form were not merely decorative, they also conveyed metaphysical power and cultural identity.
A compelling artefact of Central African ritual tradition, this mask stands as both a sculptural object and a profound expression of ancestral presence and protection.
Base & Mount: Matte Black Stainless Steel
Base Dimensions: 120x120mm
This 19th-century Kifwebe mask originates from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and represents a powerful fusion of artistry, ritual, and symbolism. Carved from wood and adorned with traditional pigments, its striking features embody the spiritual authority associated with Kifwebe societies. Displayed on a matte black metal stand.
Used in ceremonies to enforce social order, initiate members, or ward off evil, Kifwebe masks were worn with raffia costumes and animated with dynamic, trance-like movement. The distinctive incised lines and exaggerated form were not merely decorative, they also conveyed metaphysical power and cultural identity.
A compelling artefact of Central African ritual tradition, this mask stands as both a sculptural object and a profound expression of ancestral presence and protection.
Base & Mount: Matte Black Stainless Steel
Base Dimensions: 120x120mm