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Munganji doll - Pende, an original 22 cm high figurine from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the 1950s, made of Madeira and vegetable fibres, provenance Mercado de antiguidades, in good condition.
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Munganji doll (also spelled Minganji), dating from the 1950s, originating from the Pende (or Bapende) people of the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
These statuettes serve as miniatures or representations of the famous Minganji masked dancers of Pende culture. During actual ceremonies, the dancers wear costumes and masks identical to those depicted on this figure, covering their entire bodies to embody ancestral spirits (Mvumbi).
In Pende cosmology, the Minganji are associated with the mysteries of life, the transition from death to spiritual regeneration, and the protection of the community. They typically play a prominent role in youth initiation rituals, known as Mukanda.
Munganji doll (also spelled Minganji), dating from the 1950s, originating from the Pende (or Bapende) people of the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
These statuettes serve as miniatures or representations of the famous Minganji masked dancers of Pende culture. During actual ceremonies, the dancers wear costumes and masks identical to those depicted on this figure, covering their entire bodies to embody ancestral spirits (Mvumbi).
In Pende cosmology, the Minganji are associated with the mysteries of life, the transition from death to spiritual regeneration, and the protection of the community. They typically play a prominent role in youth initiation rituals, known as Mukanda.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
vegetable fibers, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Munganji doll - Pende
Height
22 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Antique market
Authenticity
Original/official
