Mask - Congo (No reserve price)

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Wooden African mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, associated with the Bapende culture, 29 by 29 cm, dating to 1980–2000, in good condition with age-related wear.

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African mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As you can see in the attachment, this traditional circular mask of the Bapende was worn by a dancer dressed in a rope costume that accompanied the mask.

This type of mask, still danced today at village festivities, is called mbuya for the generic term 'mask' and minganji or gitenga for the designation.

African mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As you can see in the attachment, this traditional circular mask of the Bapende was worn by a dancer dressed in a rope costume that accompanied the mask.

This type of mask, still danced today at village festivities, is called mbuya for the generic term 'mask' and minganji or gitenga for the designation.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
29 cm
Estimated Period
1980-1990, 1990-2000
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