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Description : Adulthood Initiation Mask,Ê Second half 20th. C. the most famous of the Songye masks, made for the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society. Kifwebe means Mask in the Songye language. The size of the crest determines the magical power of the mask. During initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies. According to Hersak (1985: 168): 'The striated masks, or kifwebe, are used as agents of a tradition and figures of authority to exercise social and political control through practices of evil magic and witchcraft by the members of the bwadi bwa kifwebe society. Among the societies' public performances, three mask types exist: two grades of male and one female mask. Having slit eyes, square mouth and beard with rubbed oil finish and lighter color around eye's. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO/ZAIRE. Condition very good. Size without beard. H. 13'' W. 7'' D. 5''. ''Provenance Anne Narosny African Art Collection Estate'' Sale # 1 of 3''
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About the lot N° 112 Title : Songye Kifwebe Mask Female Premier Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Chesterland, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African Art, Dolls, Fine & Decorative Arts Auction Sale date : 20 Mar 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
