Pendé Figurines - Pende - DR Congo

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Three Pende wooden figurines titled Figurines Pendé from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, depicting masked dancers with handwoven raffia costumes from the mid-20th century; each piece measures 25 cm high, 7 cm deep and 7 cm wide, in good condition with original authenticity, provenance from a private collection.

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Set of 3 Pende statuettes, depicting dancers wearing masks with ancestral figures. The bodies of the figures are fully covered by hand-made costumes crafted from braided raffia in varied motifs.

Set of 3 Pende statuettes, depicting dancers wearing masks with ancestral figures. The bodies of the figures are fully covered by hand-made costumes crafted from braided raffia in varied motifs.

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Number of objects
3
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Pendé Figurines
Height
25 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
80 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
Private

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