African Songye Kifwebe Mask Kaolin Split Face Hand Carved Wood Congo Art-G5327Product Description
SIZE(CM): 28.8/22.1 Stand not included Songye ritual artists carved this arresting Kifwebe mask from dense Congo hardwood, then divided the mask with a central ridge that separates chalk-kaolin and deep-charcoal panels. Arrow-cut cheek scars, hooded eyes and a tooth-bar mouth identify a night-dance male mask once deployed by the Kifwebe society to police village order. Smoke haze inside the mask, softened binding perforations and palm-oil patina confirm mid-20th-century field life, granting the mask coveted ethnographic weight. Collectors prize a Songye mask whose split-tone minimalism bridges ritual power and modern sculpture; designers value a sculptural mask that grounds boho, minimalist or eclectic décor. Showcase this authoritative mask for instant impact—balanced symmetry ensures the mask commands attention. Professionally vetted original African mask ships worldwide, fully insured, within one business day.
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