Songye. Mask (Kifwebe), late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, 37 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (90.4 x 34.2 x 33.7 cm). Gift of Rosemary and George Lois, 69.167. Creative Commons-BY.

Mask (Kifwebe)

late 19th or early 20th century

Songye

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Songye
Classification: Masks
Formatted Medium: Wood
Medium: wood
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 37 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (90.4 x 34.2 x 33.7 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 69.167
Credit Line: Gift of Rosemary and George Lois

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Mask (Kifwebe)

Songye

Arts of Africa

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