Sold2017Songye 'Kifwebe' Initiation FigureAfrican Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome, carved wood and raffia kifwebe initiation figure (stand not included); H: 20 3/4" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2016Songye Kifwebe Teaching Figure, D.R. CongoDESCRIPTION: Wooden carved Kifwebe teaching figure, Songye, D.R. Congo. Wears customary costume for initiation ceremony: Blackened fiber strips attached to a row of holes on the bottom of the mask, aSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of Three Songye 'Kifwebe' FiguresGroup of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood figures; each standing and wearing a kifwebe mask; H: 14 3/4" (approx.)See Sold Price
Sold2023African Tribal Songye Kifwebe Association Figure, Congo/ZaireAfrican Tribal Art: Songye People, Congo/Zaire: Kifwebe Association Figure, wood, leather/fur, raffia fiber, pigment. 20th century. The figure is fitted with a custom wooden stand. About Kifwebe AssocSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Tribal Songye Kifwebe Association Figure, Congo/ZaireAfrican Tribal Art: Songye People, Congo/Zaire: Kifwebe Association Figure, wood, leather/fur, raffia fiber, pigment. 20th century. The figure is fitted with a custom wooden stand. About Kifwebe AssocSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Songye "Kifwebe" Maskette, Magic FigureAfrican Songye "Kifwebe" Maskette and Magic Figure, Northern Shaba and Kasai Provinces, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, carved wood maskette with organic pigments, h. 3 in.; carved wood figure, h.See Sold Price
Sold2017Three D.R.C. Figural PiecesGroup of three Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figural pieces, including: Songye kifwebe mask atop board; Luba figure of rectangular form with faces in high relief to front and reptiles tSee Sold Price
Sold2017Three D.R.C. Figural PiecesGroup of three Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figural pieces, including: Songye kifwebe mask atop board; Luba figure of rectangular form with faces in high relief to front and reptiles tSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Male Kifwebe MaskAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A figure comprised of wood wrapped with a fiber network, a leather kit with remaining brown hairy coat arounSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Female Kifwebe MaskAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A figure comprised of wood wrapped with a fiber network, a leather kit with remaining brown hairy coat arounSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Male Kifwebe Mask, DRC, Mid-20th C.African Songye Wood / Fiber Figure, Male Kifwebe Mask, DRC, Mid-20th C. Wood figure wrapped in woven fiber, leather kit, long raffia collar, feathers dangling from fiber extension behind head, and weaSee Sold Price
Sold2019Eroded Songye Kifwebe Male Sculpture, African ArtThis is a very well weathered and eroded carved wooden sculpture of a male dancer wearing a Kifwebe society mask. The figure measures 16 inches tall. Songye peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa.See Sold Price
Sold2021Songye Kifwebe Female MaskSongye Kifwebe Female MaskCongo, likely 1970s, carved wood and pigment, striated predominately in white with features accented in black and red. 16 x 11 in. Striated masks are used by figures of authoSee Sold Price
Sold2017Songye Wood, Hide, Textile, & Feather Figure w/ KifwebeAfrica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. One of my favorite pieces of African art! A charming, diminutive fetish figure of a woman. She is made of wood, witSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Art: SongyeKIFWEBE BAGA POWER FIGURE, carved wood statue with patina and fabric, 22 ½” tall, in good aged condition. Provenance: from the collection of William A. Emboden PhD. F. L. S.See Sold Price
Sold2024A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Irwin Hersey CollectionA very finely carved wooden staff or cane with a ancestor figure on top with kifwebe society like features and deep well handled surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Staff mSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Songye Fetish Power Figure Nkisi, Democratic Republic of CongoAn unusual Songye Fetish carved in the shape of a Kifwebe mask with neck rings, cowrie shell eyes and a horn adorning the head which measures: 7 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D x 23" HSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Songye Shrine Panel Field Collected 1955 Ex Rev MooneyA carved wooden wall panel featuring a Kifwebe society mask face and stylized form, heavy earthen pigments throughout. Please note the anthropomorphic figure carved on the back, also an area of erosioSee Sold Price
Sold2023Eastern Songye Female EffigyA very well worn old carved wooden sculpture of a female with classic kifwebe society facial features and a very well worn surface patina. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold202470322: A Songye Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, cA Songye Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, c. 20th century Finely carved from dark brown wood, the figure squatting with long arms bent and hands placed on ears. The coiffSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Rare Janus Songye Kifwebe African mask Ex Feldman CollectionA rare carved wooden janus form mask with incised linear designs accented with kaolin clay pigments, with a well handled surface. Songye peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The maskSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Songye Kifwebe Dance Mask Ex Leonard KahanA carved wooden dance mask with precise linear designs and overall classic form, with highly stylized mouth and eyes. The mask has a woven grass headdress / netting still attached and remains of hairSee Sold Price
Sold2022Songye Kifwebe Mask, DRC.A Songye Kifwebe Mask. Wood, feathers, pigment, and fibers. 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 46" x 12". Condition: Top is loose and lightly frayed, pigment loss, and scratches. ProvenanSee Sold Price
Sold2021Songye Kifwebe Dance mask Ex Robert Banks CollectionA Highly stylized dance mask with precise linear incised designs accented with black paint and white kaolin clay pigments. The mask has a woven rope netting and traditional "tail" on the back. The memSee Sold Price
3 days LeftSimpson Galleries, LLC.AN AFRICAN POWER FIGURE, SONGYE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, MID 20TH CENTURY$275(2 bids)
Jun 13DuMouchellesDemocratic Republic of Congo, Songye Peoples, Carved Wood Mask (Kifwebe), H 13", W 7.5"$70
Jun 13Uniques and Antiques, Inc.Giant Praying Mantis Mid Century Composition Figure. wood stand and pole not included.$600
4 days LeftAustin Auction Gallery(2) CONTINENTAL CARVED & PAINTED WOOD FEET FROM AN ALTAR FIGURE/ SANTO$225(2 bids)