Wonderfully Abstract Luba Kifwebe Society mask, African

This is an old hand carved wooden mask from the Luba Peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. Masks of this type are were used during Kifwebe society ceremonial festivals. The mask was decorated with linear des

African dance mask, Kifwebe Society, Luba, D.R. Congo, circa 1960, owl dance mask showing some signs of us and wear, 17"h

A well worn old carved wooden ceremonial mask in classic round form, linear designs and signs of field use and wear. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, Congo, central Africa. the mask measures 12 x 13 inc

A tall carved wooden ceremonial dance mask with incised linear designs and a classic form, painted with kaolin clay pigments. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measur

A large carved wooden round mask with linear designs and well weathered and worn edges suggesting age and handling over time. Luba Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

A Carved wooden round mask with incised linear designs and accented with mineral pigments. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 15 x 12 inches ( 21 inches tall

A carved wooden round ceremonial mask with incised linear designs and a deep well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This mask measures 16.75 x 15 inche

A carved wooden female dance mask with classic linear designs and wonderfully abstract facial features, signs of field use. Basongye peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8 inches. A met

A Carved wooden dance mask with wide flat face, tall central crest and incised linear designs. The mask shows great age and wear suggesting field use over many years. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DR

A very finely carved wooden mask in the form of a "Night owl" and considered a medium to the spirit world when used in traditional dances of the Luba and Songye kifwebe society. Luba peoples, Congo, A

Old carved wooden Panel / mask from the Luba of the Congo, central Africa. A classic Luba Kifwebe society panel with mask face, linear designs and kaolin clay painted surface. Measures 11 x 7 inches.

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peop

Large older carved wooden mask with a huge central finial and incised and painted linear designs, accented with orange and white kaolin clay pigment. From the Luba peoples and the Kifwebe society, Afr

Carved wooden shield with raised mask face and incised linear designs. Luba peoples, Kifwebe society, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The Shield measures 22 x 9 inches. Provenance: A Private New York Cit

A carved wooden Dance mask of the Kifwebe society in the stylized Form of an Owl. Luba or Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 8 inches ( 20 inches tall on professional c

A carved wooden semi-helmet style dance mask with classic linear designs, abstract form and with raffia grass netting attached. Kifwebe secret society, Basongye peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask i

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peop

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, signs of field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of the Kifwebe society. Luba peoples, D

A lovely older carved wooden walking stick with rounded handle in the form of a Kifwebe society mask. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The staff measures 34.5 inches tall.

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with incised linear designs and classic form, a large avian effigy on top, signs of heavy field use and wear. Such masks are danced at ceremonial activities of t

A diminutive carved wooden mask with incised linear designs and a kaolin clay painted surface, embellished with grass netting. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 9.5 x 5 inches. A met

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with a most interesting stylized smiling face and incised linear designs , painted with a heavy kaolin clay pigment and accented with red and black paints. Luba peoples

A wonderful and abstract carved wooden mask with a well weathered and well used surface and long front locks. Djimini or Ligbe Peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa.The mask measures 16 x 8 inches.This mask wi

This is a wonderful older wooden mask from the Songye peoples of The DRC / Congo, central Africa.Carved wood with a well handled and weathered patina. An unusual example that appears to have field use