Pende-style mask - Pende - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Single traditional wooden Pende-stijl masker from the DR Congo, mid-20th century, with provenance from a privé collection, attributed to the Pende culture, in good condition and original, featuring half-closed eyes, a strong brow line and a scarification motif on the forehead.

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Traditional wooden mask from Congo, attributed to the Pende culture.

The mask displays typical features such as half-closed eyes, a strong eyebrow line, and a scarification motif on the forehead.

Traditional wooden mask from Congo, attributed to the Pende culture.

The mask displays typical features such as half-closed eyes, a strong eyebrow line, and a scarification motif on the forehead.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Pende-style mask
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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