Pende Mask - pende mask - Pende - DR Congo
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Pende Mbangu mask, a wooden Pende mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 19th century, provenance: old American collection.
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PENDE MBANGU MASK
The Bapende are known in traditional African art for their wide variety of masks, the styles of which vary according to geographical areas.
This Pende Mbangu mask with twisted features and characteristic pigmentation is a mask of disease. Carried by the dancer who imitates the gait of the patient, it has an extraordinary graphic design recalling that African art has been a great inspiration for many Western artists.
Provenance: old american collection
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslatePENDE MBANGU MASK
The Bapende are known in traditional African art for their wide variety of masks, the styles of which vary according to geographical areas.
This Pende Mbangu mask with twisted features and characteristic pigmentation is a mask of disease. Carried by the dancer who imitates the gait of the patient, it has an extraordinary graphic design recalling that African art has been a great inspiration for many Western artists.
Provenance: old american collection
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Indigenous object name
pende mask
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Pende Mask
Height
24 cm
Width
17 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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