African Mask Primitive Art Collectibles Home Decor masque Songye Kifebwe-G1366

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The Songye Kifebwe masks are strikingly molded and profoundly meaningful. These masks are a crucial component of the Bukishi society's attire and hold immense power over issues of justice, social control, and preservation of political hierarchy. The masks are brought to life through otherworldly sounds and spirited movements, adding an air of mystique to the performances. Students of Kifebwe initiation are taught the secret nomenclature for each aspect of the mask, including the nose which may be referred to as "the doors to a furnace"