Beautiful Oost-Pende mask - Munyangi - Pende - DR Congo

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Mooie Oost-Pende masker, a Munyangi mask of the Pende people from the DR Congo, dating to the early 20th century, 39 cm high, from a private collection and in good condition.

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excellent patina of use, good age.

The eastern Pende or Bapende are known in African art for their very graphic traditional masks. This Munyangi African mask with its pointed face crowned by horns is no exception. The level of stylization is very high.

In Pende culture the masks are numerous and varied. They take part in ceremonies that are sometimes festive, sometimes linked to initiations, notably those of the transition to adulthood, mukanda, at the end of which the boys are circumcised and become grown men.

excellent patina of use, good age.

The eastern Pende or Bapende are known in African art for their very graphic traditional masks. This Munyangi African mask with its pointed face crowned by horns is no exception. The level of stylization is very high.

In Pende culture the masks are numerous and varied. They take part in ceremonies that are sometimes festive, sometimes linked to initiations, notably those of the transition to adulthood, mukanda, at the end of which the boys are circumcised and become grown men.

Details

Indigenous object name
Munyangi
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Beautiful Oost-Pende mask
Height
39 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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