This Luba mask originates from eastern Songye in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Luba people live near the Songye tribe and are mostly engaged in farming. Their 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. 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. This an interesting bird mask with a wide beak opening that extends to the eye openings, carefully incised designed scarifications, black paint-like substance covering the beak and white kaolin. Miniature masks were such a rare item in the Luba tribe, this is an old bird miniature mask and it shows signs of age and usage.
- Material: Lightwood, Kaolin, Black pigment
- Age:50-60yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: LMIN-040
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Dimensions: 8 x 18.6 x 8.5 cm