LUBA miniature Kifwebe wood Mask Baluba Congo DRC
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CONGO DRC
RARE MINIATURE LUBA KIFWEBE MASK
According to Joseph Cornet, these small masks were often incorporated in assemblies of various elements, including small calabashes containing magical substances (Cornet, 1972, pages 208-209)
The result acting as a fetish
Kifwebe Luba masks have a protective role against diseases, while those of Songye used to impress and police (for male masks) and celebrate power changes, burials or investitures (for female masks)
Kifwebe masks are real modern sculptures with very daring architecture, exuberant shapes and volumes.
They instantly remind us of Cubism.
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Luba - Baluba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 3 1/2 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
(See pictures)
Base is NOT included.
Bibliographie - Bibliography
- Masquettes Kifwebe, Woods Dawy, Tribal Art Magazine N° 20
Printemps 2008 Pages 102-113
- LUBA, aux sources du Zaïre, François NEYT, Editions du Musée Dapper, 1993.
- LUBA, Visions d'Afrique, Editions 5 Continents, Mary Nooter Roberts et Allen F. Roberts, 2006
- MEMORY, Luba Art and the Making of History, Mary Nooter Roberts, 1996
- Art et Pouvoir dans la savane d'Afrique Centrale, Constantin Petridis, Fonds Mercator, Cleveland Museum of Art, 2008
- La représentation féminine dans le royaume Luba in "Fleuve Congo", François NEYT, Musée du Quai Branly, Fonds Mercator, 2010 pages 354-386
- Art de l'Afrique Noire au Pays du Fleuve Zaïre, Joseph Cornet, Editions Arcade, 1972
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Reserve: $200.00
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RARE MINIATURE LUBA KIFWEBE MASK
According to Joseph Cornet, these small masks were often incorporated in assemblies of various elements, including small calabashes containing magical substances (Cornet, 1972, pages 208-209)
The result acting as a fetish
Kifwebe Luba masks have a protective role against diseases, while those of Songye used to impress and police (for male masks) and celebrate power changes, burials or investitures (for female masks)
Kifwebe masks are real modern sculptures with very daring architecture, exuberant shapes and volumes.
They instantly remind us of Cubism.
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Luba - Baluba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 3 1/2 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium
(See pictures)
Base is NOT included.
Bibliographie - Bibliography
- Masquettes Kifwebe, Woods Dawy, Tribal Art Magazine N° 20
Printemps 2008 Pages 102-113
- LUBA, aux sources du Zaïre, François NEYT, Editions du Musée Dapper, 1993.
- LUBA, Visions d'Afrique, Editions 5 Continents, Mary Nooter Roberts et Allen F. Roberts, 2006
- MEMORY, Luba Art and the Making of History, Mary Nooter Roberts, 1996
- Art et Pouvoir dans la savane d'Afrique Centrale, Constantin Petridis, Fonds Mercator, Cleveland Museum of Art, 2008
- La représentation féminine dans le royaume Luba in "Fleuve Congo", François NEYT, Musée du Quai Branly, Fonds Mercator, 2010 pages 354-386
- Art de l'Afrique Noire au Pays du Fleuve Zaïre, Joseph Cornet, Editions Arcade, 1972
-
Reserve: $200.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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LUBA miniature Kifwebe wood Mask Baluba Congo DRC
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