SONGYE, MALE KIFWEBE MASK (CA)

Democratic Republic of Congo

Wood, fibre, pigments.

Height: 51 cm (wood mask only)

This male mask, used in the context of the BWADI BWA kifwebe secret society.

Part of the old rafia costume is still intact and traces of the original red, white and black pigments are still visible. The size of the crest denotes its importance.

£755.00 (+£25.00 with custom made black iron stand)