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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.

Traditioneel houten masker uit Congo, toegeschreven aan de Pende cultuur. 

Het masker vertoont typische kenmerken zoals halfgesloten ogen, een sterke wenkbrauwlijn en een scarificatie-motief op het voorhoofd.

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Pende-style mask - Pende - DR Congo

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Pende-style mask - Pende - DR Congo

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