Luba Kifwebe Mask

Democratic Republic of Congo

Early 20th c

17 inches high x 9 inches wide

Ex: Henry Kamer, New York

SOLD

Luba Kifwebe masks were used in a variety of situations such as initiations, funerals, witchcraft, social control, education, healing, purification and to enhance fertility.  Miniature masks were probably kept in the house of an association leader or of a prominent dancer.