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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Masquerade dancer of the Pende Minganji from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire)
The Munganji embodies the spirit of the ancestors and dances during Pende initiation ceremonies or other important events. The dancers wear outfits entirely made from raffia, like this one.
A fine example of the Pende style and the hallmark of this ritual.
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Danseur de la mascarade Pende Minganji de
Republique Démocratique du Congo (ex.Zaire)
Le Munganji incarne l'esprit des ancêtres et danse
au cours des cérémonies d'initiation Pende ou
d'autres événements d'importance. Les danseurs
portent des tenues entièrement réalisées en
raphia, comme celle-ci.
Bel exemplaire du style Pendé et de la
caractéristique de ce rituel.
Envoi rapide, emballage soigné et remis contre
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Danseur de la mascarade Pende Minganji, a wooden sculpture with raffia from the Congo (ex-Zaire), created by the Pende people and dating to 1950–1960, measuring 30 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep in good condition with age-related wear, sold without a stand.

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Danseur de la mascarade Pende Minganji, a wooden sculpture with raffia from the Congo (ex-Zaire), created by the Pende people and dating to 1950–1960, measuring 30 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep in good condition with age-related wear, sold without a stand.

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