Mask Mbuya - Pende - DR Congo
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Masque mbuya, a Pende wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, 22 x 19 cm, sold with a stand, in good condition, original/officiel authenticity, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, with a certificate of authenticity signed by André Vanhecke.
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• Mbuya Pende mask
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Height: 22 × 19 cm (wood only)
• Period: Mid-20th century (probably earlier)
Composition: Wood, woven fibers, iron oxide and kaolin
• Provenance: ex collection Yannick De Hondt, Belgium; The African Connection gallery, Belgium (André Vanhecke)
— The Bapende are a Bantu people of Central Africa, present in Bandundu Province (Gungu, Idiofa, Feshi and Kahemba territories), in Kasai Province, formerly Kasai-Occidental (Tshikapa territory) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in Angola where they originate. They speak Pente, a Bantu language. The name of this language would come from the verb pende meaning “to insult” or “offense.” This name was 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 are currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They call themselves the “Apende,” which means “the great rebels.”
— The last two photographs depict a dancer and his MBuya mask.
— Sold with the certificate of authenticity signed by André Vanhecke, owner of The African Connection gallery.
— Careful, insured delivery with tracking number. (Bpost)
• Mbuya Pende mask
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Height: 22 × 19 cm (wood only)
• Period: Mid-20th century (probably earlier)
Composition: Wood, woven fibers, iron oxide and kaolin
• Provenance: ex collection Yannick De Hondt, Belgium; The African Connection gallery, Belgium (André Vanhecke)
— The Bapende are a Bantu people of Central Africa, present in Bandundu Province (Gungu, Idiofa, Feshi and Kahemba territories), in Kasai Province, formerly Kasai-Occidental (Tshikapa territory) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in Angola where they originate. They speak Pente, a Bantu language. The name of this language would come from the verb pende meaning “to insult” or “offense.” This name was 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 are currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They call themselves the “Apende,” which means “the great rebels.”
— The last two photographs depict a dancer and his MBuya mask.
— Sold with the certificate of authenticity signed by André Vanhecke, owner of The African Connection gallery.
— Careful, insured delivery with tracking number. (Bpost)
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 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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