Pay in 4 interest-free payments of $74.88 Learn more
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 2 - Aug 7
the leading dancer wears a n’kang mask which bears a false beard
Mahogany Global Unity Statue
The identity of the wearer is not secret
whose ancestors invaded the region in 15th century and subjected the various autochthonous groups living there
ceremonies covered with raffia from Guniea
Antique SONGYE Shield Mask From Congo 15x10 in ashanti the leading dancer wears aTRIBAL AFRICAN ART SONGYE (BASONGE, BASONGYE, BASSONGO, BAYEMBE, SONGE, SONGHAY, WASONGA) Democratic Republic of the Congo n the Songye language, a mask is a kifwebe: this term has been given to masks representing spirits and characterized by striations. Depending on the region, it may be dark with white strips, or the reverse. The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. The masks,
