Description: Mid-Century Vintage Songye Carved Wood Face Mask Mask (Kifwebe) Tribal Use Bantu Mid-Century Vintage Songye Carved Wood Face Mask Mask (Kifwebe) Tribal Use, Bantu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa This is a large (17 1/2 inches) and rare and beautifully carved Mid 20th Century Male Songye Wood Face Mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This wood mask is decorated throughout using carved grooves into the wood to create a harmonious striations. Male Kifwebe masks were mainly used for initiation ceremonies, circumcision, and the enthronement and funerals of the supreme chief. The face of a typical Kifwebe masks is covered with linear incisions, a square protruding mouth and a linear nose set between globular pierced eyesThis mask would have been used for tribal use, and usually part of a larger costume ensemble that often also included a hood, shirt, and pants made of woven bark, completed by diverse implements in animal skins, furs, and feathers. Like most masks in Western collections, this example was likely separated from the rest of the costume following its collection from Africa sometime in the mid 20th century. Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 7 x 8 inches Weight: 4 lbs 5 oz Condition: Good condition. Gorgeous aged patina. Cracks, losses and scuffs commensurate with age and use. Please see photos PRICE: $255.00 Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is $64.99. Ebay International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is $64.99. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 178.5 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-21T23:46:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 64.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Tribal use Songye mask: Tribal use Songye mask
Provenance: Purchased from British Collection
vintage carved african Songye wood mask: Vintage mid century carved wood Songye mask
vintage mid-century Songye Mask: Mid-Century Songye mask Congo
Mid-Century Male Wood carved Songye mask Congo: Vintage Male Wood carved Songye mask Congo
Region: Congo
Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo
Kifwebe: Bwadi bra Kifwebe tribal masquerade
Handmade: Yes
Age: Mid-century circa 1930-1970
Culture: Songye
Songye Bantu vintage mask: Democratic Republic of Congo Songye Mask
