Masks of the Bwandi Bwa Kifwebe Society aided its leaders in the exercise of economic & political power by evoking the help of supernatural forces.
Kifwebe masks in particular were worn during initiation and funeral rites & secular public performances. The mask would also dance during rites associated with the moon to purify the community of evil danger.
Priced as is due to the back o top of the mask missing a bit.
16" in height x 9 1/2" in width x 6" in depth.
