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 is a rare beautiful round Luba mask with distinct female features. These Luba masks often appeared in pairs (male and female) for the death and the nomination of leaders. They were related to the Luba ‘Kanzanzi secret society. It is carved in wood with brown and black pigments. Half-moon shaped eyes, triangular nose and a small closed mouth. Miniature masks were such a rare item in the Luba tribe, this is an old miniature mask and it shows signs of age and usage.
- Material: Lightwood
- Age:50-60yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: LMIN-047
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Dimensions: 8 x 9 x 5 cm