Distorted mask - Pende - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Distorted mask, a wooden Pende sculpture from DR Congo, original/official, in good condition, measuring 32 cm high, 19 cm wide and 9 cm deep, 400 g, sold without a stand.
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Distorted faces are rarely depicted in African art. For the Pende, they represent the effect of an epileptic seizure, which was thought to be a manifestation of the spirits. The use of black pigments emphasizes the overall distortion of the faces.
Black symbolic of sickness and illness
One side of face is pulled down (facial paralysis)
Very long nose
Long narrow face
Angular expression of cheekbones (peanut shape to face)
Face pulled down on one side by a paralysis of the facial nerve.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Distorted faces are rarely depicted in African art. For the Pende, they represent the effect of an epileptic seizure, which was thought to be a manifestation of the spirits. The use of black pigments emphasizes the overall distortion of the faces.
Black symbolic of sickness and illness
One side of face is pulled down (facial paralysis)
Very long nose
Long narrow face
Angular expression of cheekbones (peanut shape to face)
Face pulled down on one side by a paralysis of the facial nerve.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Distorted mask
Height
32 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
400 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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