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The Mbuya mask stands out from other masks of the same type due to the use of a denser wood and, above all, a highly polished patina, making it a rare object on the African art market.

Nevertheless, it features drooping eyelids and a toothed mouth.

The Bapende have a very rich and diverse corpus of masks.

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Masque Mbuya se démarquant des autres masques du même type par l'utilisation d'un bois plus dense et surtout d'une patine très lustrée, ce qui en fait un objet rare sur le marché de l'art africain.
On y retrouve néanmoins les paupières tombantes et une bouche dentée.
Les Bapende disposent d'un très riche et diversifié corpus de masques.


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Mask Mbuya - Pende - DR Congo

Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Masque Mbuya, a Pende wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, carved from dense wood with a highly polished patina, 36 cm high, 1 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, weight 1 g, provenance Collection privée, in good condition.

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Masque Mbuya, a Pende wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, carved from dense wood with a highly polished patina, 36 cm high, 1 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, weight 1 g, provenance Collection privée, in good condition.

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