The kifwebe mask (plural bifwebe) is made by both the Luba and the Songye cultures of Central Africa. Interestingly, the Luba claim that this was originally a Songye mask, while the Songye claim that the Luba were the first to create the kifwebe mask. Some scholars believe that these cultures each defer to the other in order to create an allure of strangeness for the … [Read more...] about Kifwebe Mask: Researched and Reproduced by Tyler White
Mukudj Tourist-Trade Mask and Kifwebe Mask Researched and Conserved by Caitlin Baker BEFORE CONSERVATION: AFTER CONSERVATION: Mukudj Mask Traditional Punu culture Mukudj masks are worn in rituals to represent the ideal female and to represent deceased ancestors. The masks … [Read more...] about Mukudj Tourist-Trade Mask and Kifwebe Mask Researched and Conserved by Caitlin Baker