Songye Mask

The BaSongye of Southeast Zaire have local rulers, the Sultani Ya and an influential secret society, the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe. The most famous mask created by the Songye, the Kifwebe, is worn in connection with the secret society. The mask can be either male if a top head crest is present or if displaying a plain coiffure, female. The mask offered here is a wonderful older feminine mask. Female masks essentially reflect positive forces and appear in dances held at night such as during lunar ceremonies. The mask also has the powerful capacity to heal by means of the supernatural force that is thought to be housed in the mask itself. This large aged piece has obvious signs of wear from years of use but is in good overall shape. This is a great authentic item!

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Dimensions: 29 inches tall x 14 inches wide x 6 inches deep.

Wt: 10 lbs.