Title:
Female Kifwebe Dance Mask
Object Name:
Mask, Ritual, Kifwebe
Other Name:
Mask, Dance, Female
Place of Origin:
Songye, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 11—1/2"
W = 7—1/2"
D = 7—1/2"
Female Kifwebe masks, are in direct relation to the physical world and procreation, the wearer moves calmly, their task is to invoke benevolent spirits that will influence the future generation. Female masks are associated with the moon and are worn for moon rituals as well as during funerals and initiation rites."
H = 11—1/2"
W = 7—1/2"
D = 7—1/2"
Female Kifwebe masks, are in direct relation to the physical world and procreation, the wearer moves calmly, their task is to invoke benevolent spirits that will influence the future generation. Female masks are associated with the moon and are worn for moon rituals as well as during funerals and initiation rites."
Description:
Female dance mask with large bulgy eyes with slit centers, flat wedge—shaped nose, protruding rectangular mouth with open center, lines following top of each eye on forehead and bottom of each eye on the cheeks, lines follow the extended protruding lips, holes pierced around entire edge, brownish patina with black eyes and nose.
Collection:
Finley Collection
Material:
Wood W/Traces of Paint
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2014.1.3
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