Luba Songye Female Kifwebe Antique African Mask Congo

An Exquisite OLD Luba Songye Female Kifwebe Initiation Mask
Antique African Art - Tribal Masque - DRC Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire

Collected from the: Luba peoples of the Shaba region of Zaire, Central Africa
Material: Wood, kaolin (white clay), pigment, skin oil
Period: Early 20th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 10.5" height, 7.5" width, 5.25" depth; weight is 0.75 pounds
Condition: Exceptional. From a private Houston collection, exquisite signs of age and wear from extensive authentic tribal use, minor nicks to lower rim display significant patination. Make special note of the surface condition, burnished skin oil patina and (sweat/perspiration) stains, along with the wear at holes, rim and interior, all indicative of a lengthy period of use which greatly enhance the personality of this delightful old character - clearly an important, oft worn performance piece !

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