Description: Kifwebe Initiation MaskSongye PeoplesCongo River BasinBantuKongoZaireMid 20th Century Collected by naturalist and philanthropist, Eli Weiss in the 1980’s.12" x 8" x 6.5" deep Extraordinary Kifwebe Mask with Dynamic Form, Strong Geometric Striations, Beautiful Color Palette and Excellent Presence. A gem for any collection. An Impressive Piece. Please note price includes Excellent Service & complimentary Shipping and Handling. From the Met : "Striated face masks known as kifwebe probably originated in North Shaba, an area inhabited by both Songye and Luba groups. Significant departures in the role and formal interpretation of this art form subsequently developed in each culture. Among the small Songye chiefdoms along the Lomami River, maskers were emissaries of the ruling elite, who relied on the ideology of witchcraft and sorcery to sustain their rule. These kifwebe members commanded a body of esoteric secret knowledge visually encoded mnemonically in the mask's features." Great Earth LLCCarbondale, ColoradoRepresenting the Eli Weiss Collection of African Art. A lifetime of travel, passion, activism, philanthropy and genuine humanity lead to the accumulation of these wonderful objects spanning a great breadth of the African continent. A vast collection of Significant works of Art & vintage ‘Of Culture’ craft works produced for collectors.Steven is an Artist, Educator and Dealer with an excellent reputation and 25 years of professional experience.I am proud to share this extraordinary group of Artworks. Please message me with any concerns or questions.
Price: 345 USD
Location: Carbondale, Colorado
End Time: 2025-02-11T02:27:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Yellow
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Tribe: Songye
Maker: Kongo Peoples
