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STUNNING LARGE SONGYE "KIFWEBE" MASK
NO RESERVE
14in x 6.5in ( 32 in tall with the stand )
Type of Object: Mask
Ethnic Group: Songye
Country of Origin: Liberia
Materials: Wood, pigment, paint, rope, hay, cloth
Approximate Age: Early - Mid 20th century
Dimensions: 14in x 6.5in just the wooden part of the mask ( 32in tall with the stand )
Overall Condition: Excellent
Stand is included
Kifwebe masks were made for the Bwadi ya Kifwebe association, a type of policing society that provided a means of
controlling social behavior and neutralizing disruptive elements within the group. These masks appeared at the
installation and death of a chief, and at the initiation rites of young men as well as a whole range of occasions
that included punishments, warfare and public works. There is great variety and symbolism within the various
Kifwebe masks.
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On Oct-08-08 at 06:32:40 PDT, seller added the following information: There is a mistake in the description. The mask is from southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, not from Liberia.
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