Old Kifwebe Society Songye Mask.
RDC, wood, 34 cm high. The Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe male society is responsible for maintaining control, order and rule among the Songye. Community leaders make use of witchcraft (buchi) and magic (masende) to reinforce desired behaviour;
to harness the powers of his witchcraft or buchi and the Kifwebe masks are used in dances. Sources also point to their use during the funerals of chiefs and initiation rites.
Provenance:
Bart Suys, Brussels.
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
13.10.2022 - 16:17
- Dosažená cena: **
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EUR 5.120,-
- Odhadní cena:
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EUR 6.000,- do EUR 8.000,-
- Vyvolávací cena:
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EUR 4.000,-
Old Kifwebe Society Songye Mask.
RDC, wood, 34 cm high. The Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe male society is responsible for maintaining control, order and rule among the Songye. Community leaders make use of witchcraft (buchi) and magic (masende) to reinforce desired behaviour;
to harness the powers of his witchcraft or buchi and the Kifwebe masks are used in dances. Sources also point to their use during the funerals of chiefs and initiation rites.
Provenance:
Bart Suys, Brussels.
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Datum: | 13.10.2022 - 16:17 |
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