Elegant african mask Songye - Congo

Beautiful female mask Kifwebe (It does not have a ridge on the top of the head as male masks do). It is difficult to find a woman more beautiful than this mask. Indeed it has shapes, curves drawn by the eyes, the nose and the front that are beautiful. This mask is decorated with exceptional white stripes (related to death). This is one of the most creative masks African masks, with a nice presence. Masks Songye kifwebe are related to black magic and occupy a very important role in controlling the political and social life. When dancing, female mask adopts movements softer and more controlled, than the mask male. Its purpose is to promote fertility in women.

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