Mask (Kifwebe)
Mask (Kifwebe)
Medium wood mask with carved striations and geometric features, including triangular nose and protruding rectangular mouth.
Name/Title
Mask (Kifwebe)Entry/Object ID
2011.C-D.013Description
Medium wood mask with carved striations and geometric features, including triangular nose and protruding rectangular mouth.Use
RitualContext
Used during ceremonies and funeral processions of important leadersCollection
Jonathan A. Campbell & Tanya G. Dowdey African Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Songye PeopleAttribution
Attributed toRole
SculptorDate made
circa 1900 - 1930Place
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoContinent
AfricaEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoContinent
AfricaCulture/Tribe
Songye People