Pende - DR Congo

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Wooden red mask from the Pende of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating to the mid‑20th century, 38 cm high, in good condition, provenance Mundo Africano missionaires Argiles Collection, Barcelona, depicting the oldest member of the initiated class with black and white scarifications and a fabric crest.

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This red mask represents the oldest member of the initiated class. This example
Illustrates the connection between masks and popular initiation ceremonies. The line
The eyebrows in a very sharp V shape frame powerful, deep scarifications,
painted in black and white, in the middle of the forehead; on the cheeks there are also horizontal scarifications,
almond-shaped, painted black with a central incision in white. The crest
is made of fabric edged with black fibres and is trapezoidal in shape with a pointed tip. The mask has a beard
made of fibres that surround it from ear to ear.

Origin: Mundo Africano missionaries
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

This red mask represents the oldest member of the initiated class. This example
Illustrates the connection between masks and popular initiation ceremonies. The line
The eyebrows in a very sharp V shape frame powerful, deep scarifications,
painted in black and white, in the middle of the forehead; on the cheeks there are also horizontal scarifications,
almond-shaped, painted black with a central incision in white. The crest
is made of fabric edged with black fibres and is trapezoidal in shape with a pointed tip. The mask has a beard
made of fibres that surround it from ear to ear.

Origin: Mundo Africano missionaries
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
38 cm
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Private

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