African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art, “Songye Kwifibe”

Details

This replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana’s Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.

1.76 kgs
3.9 lbs

42.5 cm H x 23 cm W x 12.5 cm D
16.75″ H x 9″ W x 4.9″ D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Intended as wall decor
Hand-crafted item — color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 261817