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Description
Dimensions: H:22.8" W:6.7" L:7.9" Weight: 3.1 lbs.
Basongye/Songye Tribe Mask
These masks hold great importance in the culture of the Songye people, primarily found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These masks are specifically designated for chiefs among the Songye community and are only utilized during significant events like a paramount chief's severe illness or a regional epidemic or famine. They typically depict exaggerated facial characteristics, including elongated noses, large eyes, and broad foreheads, often decorated with geometric designs and colorful pigments.
About the Tribe
Songye, are a Bantu ethnic group found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's south-eastern region on the banks of the Lualaba River. The Songye are divided into numerous sub-groups and ruled by a central chief, the Yakitenge. They are well-known for their visual arts, particularly expressive masks for the kifwebe secret society.
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