Facial mask Kifwebe Kikashi
Basongye · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFANT-14
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- Height
- 34 cm
- Material
- Wood
Female mask of secret society Bukishi, characterized by the absence of crest on the forehead and head. Fine stretch marks and natural polychrome. on a wooden…
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Full original description
Female mask of secret society Bukishi, characterized by the absence of crest on the forehead and head. Fine stretch marks and natural polychrome. on a wooden mask. It represents a feminine spirit. It is responsible for participating in the initiation of young women and in funeral ceremonies in honor of a notable or a chief and in lunar rites celebrated on the occasion of the new moon.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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