gungu - Pende - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Three objects comprising a ritual mask and costume from DR Congo of the Pende people (gungu), about 190 cm high, made of wood and raffia, from Privécollectie, in reasonable condition and authentic.

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Ritual dance mask and costume from Congo, Pende peoples.
Used in ceremonies. Dance festival of the Gungu.
Veneration of the ancestors.

Ritual dance mask and costume from Congo, Pende peoples.
Used in ceremonies. Dance festival of the Gungu.
Veneration of the ancestors.

Details

Indigenous object name
gungu
Number of objects
3
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
raffia, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
190 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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