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Kipoko head from the Congo, a traditional Pende mask-helmet from the Central African region, carved in wood with metal and textile elements, 29 cm high, 20 cm wide, weight 4 g, vintage style, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age.

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Tête Kipoko decorative du Congo – Masque-heaume traditionnel Pende (RDC)

L'objet présenté est une tête Kipoko du Congo, un masque-heaume traditionnel de type Kipoko (ou Giphogo), caractéristique de l'ethnie Pende de la région du Kasaï, en République démocratique du Congo.

Ce type de sculpture en bois patiné, souvent surmonté d'une coiffe tressée ou de fibres et pourvu de traits stylisés, incarne traditionnellement l'autorité d'un chef et fait partie des trésors ancestraux.

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Specific region of origin

Afrique centrale

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Material

Metal, Textile, Wood

Country of origin

Africa

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Height

29 cm

Width

20 cm

Weight

4 g

Style

Vintage

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