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This Horned Eastern Pende Animal Mask is sold with a private review by David Norden. Free shipping.
May be viewed or picked up in David Norden's Buy African Antiques Shop in Antwerp.
Height: 23cm, width: 17cm

Eastern Pende carved wooden masks were only used in deep secrecy among the population. 
The exact purpose of many types varied regionally, and many had double functions, existing as both dance masks and architectural sculpture. 
This is in direct opposition of the mask forms made by the Western Pende, who are mainly used to dance in open spaces. This wonderful example with old shiny patina, and extreme wood oxydation, showing the geometric stylization typical of Eastern Pende art, probably performed during initiation rites, in which case it would have been known as 'Kindombolo-Mapombolo'. 

It's triangular shape and large, thinly-slit eyes and the horn are classic characteristics of the type. Carved from a medium-light wood (Ricinodendron species) and showing a darkened, slightly encrusted surface resulting from many applications of oils and pigments over the years. Some missing chips around the rim on the back (where the mask suffered most)opening in the split eyes , original carving of the mask features. The wood is stable and the damages do not detract from the mask, as shown by the photographs. Some serious surface wear is seen along the brow ridges of the mask, as well. Remains of pierced holes on the back inside of the thick, upper section of wood on the interior, perhaps to mount the mask on a costume or to a post or lintel beam in a building. Probably from the 19th century.

Provenance: Gaëtan Schoonbroodt, Verviers. 
Please note: seller guarantees this item's authenticity, sold with written description.

19th century - Provenance Gaëtan Schoonbroodt - Moderate condition

Horned Eastern Pende Animal Mask - D.R. Congo

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