African Wood Mask Folk Art Tribal raffia Songye Kifwebe Masks For Wall-G2617

SIZE(CM): 55/17.7
Three types of African mask Kifwebe are listed: the masculine (kilume) generally with a high crest, the feminine (kikashi) would present a more modest or even absent crest, and finally the largest embodying power(kia ndoshi). Also practiced by the Luba, the cult kifwebe ("mask" in Songye) acted as a secret police in favor of power, so as to control individuals through magic. Worn with a long costume and a long beard made of natural fibers,..