Malade Mask - Pende - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Malade Mask, a wood mask from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating from 2000–2010, measuring 46 × 26 × 12 cm and weighing 758 g, with old pigment and crusty patina, in good condition with no restorations, sold without a stand.

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African Malade mask with crusty patina. The Pende often seen as a punishment imposed by the spirits of ancestors. By dancing with the masks they reassured the spirits and they warned the community to observe the rules and responsibilities. Good condition, no restorations.

Geography: D.R. Congo
Culture: Pende peoples
Medium: Wood, old pigment
Registered shipment, combined shipping possible.

African Malade mask with crusty patina. The Pende often seen as a punishment imposed by the spirits of ancestors. By dancing with the masks they reassured the spirits and they warned the community to observe the rules and responsibilities. Good condition, no restorations.

Geography: D.R. Congo
Culture: Pende peoples
Medium: Wood, old pigment
Registered shipment, combined shipping possible.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Malade Mask
Height
46 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
758 g
The NetherlandsVerified
4825
Objects sold
98.58%
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