Old African tribal female mask Songye Kifwebe Congo

Description: Old African tribal female mask Songye Kifwebe Songye ethnic group from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The white stripes represent supernatural forces that ward off evil spirits. For the Songye they symbolize purity, health and light. The female mask, unlike that of the man, does not have a crest at the top of the head and the stripes are white, they represent scarifications (or body paintings in parallel lines) similar to those found on bronzes from the Kingdom of Benin. 14 x 8 x 6 inches

Price: 210 CAD

Location: Laval

End Time: 2024-12-06T23:06:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24.91 CAD

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Color: Brown

Original/Reproduction: Original

Material: Wood

Tribe: Songye

Maker: Unknown