Kifwebe: A Century of Songye and Luba Masks

by Kevin Dumouchelle, Polly Nooter, François Neyt, et al.

Offers a fresh perspective on the Songye and Luba through the study of the Woods Davy Collection

Kifwebe masks are ceremonial objects used by the Songye and Luba societies (Democratic Republic of Congo), where they are worn with costumes consisting of a long robe and a long beard made of plant fibres. As in other central African cultures, the same mask can be used in either magical and religious or festive ceremonies. In order to understand...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8874398646
• ISBN13: 9788874398645
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: 5 Continents Editions
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 6.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 10.1" x 12.3"