Songye Kifwebe Mask

Democratic Republic of Congo

3rd Quarter 20th c

5 1/2 inches high x 3 1/4 inches wide

Ex: New York collection

SOLD

Inv. # A3610

Kifwebe masks were used in a variety of situations such as initiations, funerals, witchcraft, social control, education, healing, purification and to enhance fertility.  Miniature masks were probably kept in the house of an association leader or of a prominent dancer.

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