The masks below have been sold. They are left here for educational and reference
purposes.
For UNSOLD Songye masks GO TO SONGYE MASKS PAGE
 
Mask 54 16" high SOLD |
The masks below have been sold. They are left here for educational and reference
purposes.
For UNSOLD Songye masks GO TO SONGYE MASKS PAGE
Mask 54 16" high SOLD |
 Mask 15 24" high SOLD |
Mask 41 19" high SOLD |
Mask 42 21" high SOLD |
Mask 43 23.5" high SOLD |
Mask 44 23.5" high SOLD |
 Mask 45 15" high SOLD |
 Mask 46 14" high SOLD |
 Mask 47 22" high SOLD |
 Mask 48 19" high SOLD |
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Mask 6 15" high SOLD |
Mask 1 16" high SOLD |
Mask 1 16" high SOLD |
Mask 33 14" high SOLD |
Mask 33 14" high SOLD |
All of the masks above have been vetted as authentic.
 
Mask 64 22-39" high SOLD |
Mask 65 16-48" high SOLD |
Mask 53 15" high SOLD |
Mask 56 13" high SOLD |
Mask 57 12.5" high SOLD |
 SONGYE Mask 60 15" high SOLD |
Mask 51 14" high SOLD |
Mask 55 14" high SOLD |
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Male Bukishi associations, clouded in secrecy, yielded political and mystical power revealed through their masks, known as Kifwebe (singular) and Bifwebe (plural). Female masks, primarily white, are restrained and elegant with striated surfaces. Their function was to awaken and honor benevolent spirits. We are showing a wide and varied selection.
Male masks, known for their distinctive exaggerated forms, are also well represented. Aggressively formed with bulging eyes, projecting mouths and powerful crests, the masks of elders embody the greatest potential and strength. The dynamic forms symbolize the level of power, or grade of the masked figure. Used for social control, political action, or the solicitation of contributions and protection, they were danced at important funerals, visits and investitures. Many of the masks include raffia or full fiber headdresses.
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