SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 153

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SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 153
SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Female Kifwebe dance mask. It features a cubist face with angular, balanced volumes: mouth, forehead and nose projecting, half-closed gaze symbolically turned towards the ground. The entire face is adorned with scarification marks incised with precision and harmony. Hardwood, old brown patina, remnants of white pigments, internal wear mark. Height 35 cm. Width : 19 cm. A mask typical of Songye initiation societies, the female Kifwebe is distinguished by its softer, more balanced expression. It was used for initiation ceremonies and social control rites, embodying a protective, harmonizing presence in the collective ritual.
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