Mask (Kifwebe)

Name/Title

Mask (Kifwebe)

Entry/Object ID

2010.49

Description

Small round mask.

Artwork Details

Medium

beads, shells, pigment metal on wood with leather addition to back

Acquisition

Notes

Collection of DePaul Art Museum, gift of James and Gladys Strain

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown artist

Notes

Creation Date: 20th century

Ethnography

Notes

Africa Republic of Congo Songye Kifwebe Songye

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

Luba (culture or style), Luba region styles, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo styles, Central African (cultural or regional style), African (general, continental cultures), ceremonial masks, masks (costume), costume (mode of fashion), masquerades, cultural events, events (activities)

Hierarchy Name

Styles and Periods (hierarchy name), Costume (hierarchy name), Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name), Events (hierarchy name)

Facet

Styles and Periods Facet, Objects Facet, Activities Facet

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Width

5-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Length

6 in