African wood mask antiques Hand Carved Wall Hanging Songye African Masks for wall-G1035

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mask traditions of the Congo River basin personify local control of mystical power. Striated face mask known as kifwebe probably originated in North Shaba, an area inhabited by both Songye and Luba groups. Significant departures in the role and formal interpretation of this art form subsequently developed in each culture.