Kifwebe mask
Baluba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFANT-142
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- Height
- 30 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
The Luba mask is very similar to the Kifwebé female mask of the Songyé, but more rounded, although the male mask also carries the front edge…
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Full original description
The Luba mask is very similar to the Kifwebé female mask of the Songyé, but more rounded, although the male mask also carries the front edge that goes down to the nose, but thinner than the latter. They wear the same type of stretch marks. There is very little variety of luba masks. Male mask with nasal edge that part of the center of the head. The Luba mask is linked to rituals intended for healing. It is always a benefactor mask and its dances are meant to encourage the protective spirits. Nose and tubular part are black mouth, red eyes. It seems that this type of mask would belong to society. bukasandji.
Further technical information
- Width
- 25 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-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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