Songye Mask 49.1 alcohol violin-shaped leaves with prominent veins

violin-shaped leaves with prominent veins

Unique Natural Patterns: Every piece is one-of-a-kind

Hand-carved from solid wood

or even as desk ornaments

Songye Mask 49.1 alcohol violin-shaped leaves with prominent veinsA hand carved Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These striated masks belonged to the bwadi bwa kifwebe society and were worn at ceremonies as figures of authority and social order, the deep parallel grooves carved across the face and picked out in pigment. Bold and graphic, with a high domed forehead and strong features, it makes a striking wall or shelf piece with real presence. Size: H 43cm W 20cm D 12cm.