Maske Giwoyo - Pende - DR Congo

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Maske Giwoyo, a Pende wooden mask from DR Congo, provenance Privatsammlung, not supplied with a stand, in reasonable condition, dimensions 36 cm high × 20 cm wide × 15 cm deep, weight 280 g.

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Description from the seller

Giwoyo-Maske (bearded man) from Pende.
These masks are among the many masks in the Mbuya style, created to embody community members. They are danced during theater performances and are also used in circumcision ceremonies.

Estate of W. Peschke
(1946 - 2015), Germany

Giwoyo-Maske (bearded man) from Pende.
These masks are among the many masks in the Mbuya style, created to embody community members. They are danced during theater performances and are also used in circumcision ceremonies.

Estate of W. Peschke
(1946 - 2015), Germany

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Maske Giwoyo
Height
36 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
280 g
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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Objects sold
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