African Songye Kifwebe Style Wood Mask Zaire Congo Hand Carved Tribal Art For Sale

African Songye / Kifwebe Style Carved Wood Mask – Zaire / CongoStriking hand-carved African wooden mask featuring the distinctive geometric and deeply incised linear decoration associated with Songye Kifwebe-style masks from the Congo region.The mask features a rounded form with extensive carved concentric lines, contrasting black, cream and reddish-brown coloration, a pronounced central ridge and nose, recessed eye areas, and a projecting geometric mouth.An older label remains attached to the reverse reading:“MASK-SONGE ZAIRE AMADU”The label also shows a price of $135.00, providing an interesting piece of the object’s history. “Zaire” was the former name of the present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo.Details:* African carved wood mask
* Songye / Songe Kifwebe style
* Congo / former Zaire attribution
* Hand-carved geometric decoration
* Black, cream and reddish-brown pigments
* Deep concentric/parallel carved lines
* Substantial three-dimensional construction
* Older identification/retail label remains on reverse
* Hanging wire attached to back
* Excellent decorative and ethnographic-style display pieceCondition:Pre-owned with age-related wear, rubbing, scratches, pigment loss and surface marks, particularly around the outer edges. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.Please note: This mask is described as Songye/Kifwebe style based upon its visual characteristics and the existing “SONGE ZAIRE” label. I do not have documentation establishing its exact age, individual maker, ceremonial use, or provenance, so no claim of ceremonial use or antiquity is being made.A visually impressive piece of African-style carved art that displays beautifully on a wall and would make an interesting addition to an African, tribal, folk, or world-art collection.Sold exactly as pictured.