Mask Mbuya - Pende - DR Congo
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Masque mbuya, a Pende mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, in good condition with a stand and authentic.
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Mbuya mask, Pende
DR Congo
Height: 22 cm (wood only)
Estimated antiquity: mid-20th century (probably earlier)
Materials: wood, braided fibers, iron oxide and kaolin
Provenance: formerly in the collection of Yannick De Hondt, Belgium; The African Connection Gallery, Belgium
The Bapende are a Bantu people of central Africa, living in Bandundu Province (Gungu, Idiofa, Feshi and Kahemba territories), in Kasai Province, formerly Kasai-Occidental (Tshikapa territory) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in Angola from which they originate. They speak Pente, a Bantu language. The name of this language would derive from the verb pende 'gupenda', which means 'insult' or 'offense'. This name is said to have been given to them by neighboring populations in Angola during the arrival of the Portuguese, and they were one of the few to resist despite the firearms of the newcomers. Nevertheless, they had to leave Angola to live where they now reside in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They call themselves the 'Apende', meaning 'the great rebels'.
The last two photographs depict a dancer and his Mbuya mask.
Sold with an authenticity certificate signed by André Vanhecke, owner of The African Connection Gallery.
Careful, insured shipping with tracking number.
Mbuya mask, Pende
DR Congo
Height: 22 cm (wood only)
Estimated antiquity: mid-20th century (probably earlier)
Materials: wood, braided fibers, iron oxide and kaolin
Provenance: formerly in the collection of Yannick De Hondt, Belgium; The African Connection Gallery, Belgium
The Bapende are a Bantu people of central Africa, living in Bandundu Province (Gungu, Idiofa, Feshi and Kahemba territories), in Kasai Province, formerly Kasai-Occidental (Tshikapa territory) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in Angola from which they originate. They speak Pente, a Bantu language. The name of this language would derive from the verb pende 'gupenda', which means 'insult' or 'offense'. This name is said to have been given to them by neighboring populations in Angola during the arrival of the Portuguese, and they were one of the few to resist despite the firearms of the newcomers. Nevertheless, they had to leave Angola to live where they now reside in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They call themselves the 'Apende', meaning 'the great rebels'.
The last two photographs depict a dancer and his Mbuya mask.
Sold with an authenticity certificate signed by André Vanhecke, owner of The African Connection Gallery.
Careful, insured shipping with tracking number.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask Mbuya
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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