Songye Mask 03 wear and ageing of the

wear and ageing of the wood

This plate has a beautiful textured design detail and is finished in natural hues

always adapting and complex beauty that nature shows us time and time again

with a distinctive and rare solid wood handle

Songye Mask 03 wear and ageing of theSongye masks originate from the Congo and are hand carved from indigenous wood. The masks are traditionally worn by men during ceremonial dances. The masks are either masculine or feminine, identified by the crest in the centre of the mask. It is believed that the larger the crest the more magical powers the mask possesses. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.