African art > African mask, tribal art, primitive art > Songola mask

Songola mask (N° 22040)

Rectangular, shallow, this "executioner" mask borrows certain traits from the Kumu masks and Mbole. It was used by the highest ranking members of the Nsubi.
Satin patina, losses and abrasions.
Mingled by alliance with the Lega, Ngengele and Zimba, the Songola are governed by the elders of the lineages. They borrowed from the Luba and Songye the institution Luhuna composed of dignitaries and that of Bwami by their lega wives. The Songola live by hunting and fishing, they devote themselves to sculpture, although the objects associated with the Bwami cult come from the Lega. Among their reduced statuary, the figures of ancestors of the Nsubi society evoke those of the Mbole, other sculptures were kept in baskets as among the Lega. Some of their masks were used during Nsindi initiation rites.  

Watch the video

Sold 


This item is sold with its certificate of authenticity

Estimate shipping cost





Originex-collection suisse
EthnySongola
CountryRDC
Material(s)wood
Height cm37
Width15 cm
Weight0.33 Kg

You could also be interested by these items

You must login to access these options
   Warn me if a similar item is added to the catalog
   Warn me if the price decreases
Manage my alerts


You have question on this item ? contact us


Previously viewed items
African art - Songola mask
African art  - 

© 2024 - Digital Consult SPRL

Essentiel Galerie SPRL
73A Rue de Tournai - 7333 Tertre - Belgique
+32 (0)65.529.100
visa Master CardPaypal