Luba masks share a similar characteristic as that of the Songye tribe and are also known as the Kifwebe. They used the masks for dances, lunar ceremonies or plays as artists hold a special place in the Luba tribe. The Luba are humbly settled in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo near the Songye tribe and are mostly engaged in farming.
Luba Masks differ in size, colour and look and this is simply because each Luba mask is hand-carved and hand-painted by individual artists so no two masks are exactly the same. The following mask is carved from light wood, covered in thick layers of white paint and layers of rafia at the back. It shows great signs of usage and age.
- Material: Wood, Paint and Raffia
- Age: Approx 55-70yrs
- Condition: Good
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- SKU: CMSK-001
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Dimensions: 21 x 41 x 31 cm