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Songye Kifwebe Mask by Songye culture
Songye Kifwebe Mask by Songye culture
  • Songye culture
  • Songye Kifwebe Mask
  • Wood carving
  • 16 x 7.25 x 7 in (40.64 x 18.42 x 17.78 cm)
  • Inv: 2023.1.71
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The Kifwebe masks are noted for having a face covered with striations, a square protruding mouth and a linear nose set between globular pierced eyes. This one is a female mask as it does not have a crest on top of the head. The dancer who wears the female mask displays gentle, controlled movements and is assumed to be associated with reproduction ceremonies.

  • Collections: Permanent Art Collection, Wickstrom Collection of African Art

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