Heroes Principles of African Greatness by KevinD. Dumouchelle Hardcover, Published by Hirmer Publishers ISBN-13: 978-3-7774-3882-5, ISBN: 3-7774-3882-0
"The ultimate and authoritative introduction to Songye culture, sculpture, masks, and iron forging This lavishly illustrated book brings a new approach to the masterpieces of Songye, a Bantu ethnic group from the central Democratic Republic ..."
"The Triumph of L'Art Negre and the Harlem RenaissanceGebundenes BuchThe first publication of the Barnes Foundation's important and extensive African art collection. The Barnes Foundation is renowned for its astonishing collection of Postimpressionist and early Modern art assembled by Albert C. Barnes, a Philadelphia pharmaceutical entrepreneur. Less known is the pioneering collection of African sculpture that Barnes acquired between 192 ..."
"Offers a fresh perspective on the Songye and Luba through the study of the Woods Davy CollectionKifwebe masks are ceremonial objects used by the Songye and Luba societies (Democratic Republic of Congo), where they are worn with costumes consisting of a long robe and a long beard made of plant fibres. As in other central African cultures, the same mask can be used in either magical and religious or festive ceremonies. In order to underst ..."