Maske Giwoyo - Pende - DR Congo

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Maske Giwoyo, a Pende mask from DR Kongo, made of wood, weighing 490 g, 48 cm high, 27 cm wide and 12 cm deep, with provenance Privatsammlung and in Angemessener Zustand, sold without a stand.

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Giwoyo mask (bearded man) of the Pende.
These masks are one of the many masks in the Mbuya style that were made to embody members of the community. They are danced in theatre performances and are also used in circumcision ceremonies.

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Ethnic group/ culture

Pende

Country of Origin

DR Congo

Material

Wood

Sold with stand

Condition

Fair condition

Title of artwork

Maske Giwoyo

Height

48 cm

Width

27 cm

Depth

12 cm

Weight

490 g

Provenance

Private collection

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