Songye Mask 205.4 Bohemian This beautiful

This beautiful

Toma masks may incorporate embellishments such as feathers

sustainable art

Sizes are approximate due to the handmade nature of the product

cast using the lost-wax technique — the bell is first shaped in wax

Songye Mask 205.4 Bohemian This beautifulA hand carved Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These striated masks belonged to the bwadi bwa kifwebe society and were worn at ceremonies as figures of authority and social order, the deep parallel grooves carved across the face and picked out in pigment. Bold and graphic, with a high domed forehead and strong features, it makes a striking wall or shelf piece with real presence. Size: H 46cm W 17cm D 12cm.