SONGYE, helmet masks, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire)

The SONGYE have created impressive masks used within their secret societies all characterized by very powerful features. Regional variations can be observed owing to the large area occupied by the Songye tribe.   SONGYE 001 212-614-6610 SONGYE 002 $1200   $2500     For more information about the SONGYE tribe and/or to find other SONGYE artifacts on this site please click the link below. SONGYE (Dem. Rep. of Congo ~ f Zaire)   -Back to HELMET MASKS Menu Page- ©2003 David Stiffler, Ethnix Tribal Arts Gallery. All rights reserved. All photographs © David Stiffler, Ethnix Tribal Arts.