Dance mask - Pende - Congo
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Pende Mbangu mask, a wooden disease mask from Congo dating to circa 1910–1920, measuring 24 cm high by 17 cm wide, in good used condition with minor signs of age and imperfections, not sold with a stand, provenance old American collection.
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PENDE MBANGU MASK
The Bapende are known in traditional African art for their wide variety of masks, the styles of which vary according to geographical areas.
This Pende Mbangu mask with twisted features and characteristic pigmentation is a mask of disease. Carried by the dancer who imitates the gait of the patient, it has an extraordinary graphic design recalling that African art has been a great inspiration for many Western artists.
Provenance: old american collection
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslatePENDE MBANGU MASK
The Bapende are known in traditional African art for their wide variety of masks, the styles of which vary according to geographical areas.
This Pende Mbangu mask with twisted features and characteristic pigmentation is a mask of disease. Carried by the dancer who imitates the gait of the patient, it has an extraordinary graphic design recalling that African art has been a great inspiration for many Western artists.
Provenance: old american collection
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Pende
Height
24 cm
Indigenous object name
pende mask
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1910-1920
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