Masque Mbuya - Pende - DR Congo
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Masque Mbuya, a Pende mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance: private collection.
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Description from the seller
This week, I am sharing with you a remarkable collection of objects gathered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2000s by a well-informed traveler with a deep knowledge of traditional arts.
These are pieces that are being released for the first time, never displayed or offered for sale before.
Among this collection are some essentials: a beautiful large Nkishi Basongye; a handless Bakongo figure; a Katanda statuette with raised arms used during Bwami rites; a very beautiful Buyu Bembe head, janiform; an ancient Bakongo crucifix; a Songye pipe and a beautifully carved Bakongo pipe; a Kela statue with unmatched aesthetics; a Lengola statue with a geometric body; a Nyanga mask, somewhat unsettling; very beautiful Chokwe masks; a rare Lega miniature mask with two faces; and other objects as well.
Furthermore, I am also offering a collection of high-quality Dan masks. It only takes a moment to examine their shapes and internal faces to appreciate the quality of the objects.
The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.
This week, I am sharing with you a remarkable collection of objects gathered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2000s by a well-informed traveler with a deep knowledge of traditional arts.
These are pieces that are being released for the first time, never displayed or offered for sale before.
Among this collection are some essentials: a beautiful large Nkishi Basongye; a handless Bakongo figure; a Katanda statuette with raised arms used during Bwami rites; a very beautiful Buyu Bembe head, janiform; an ancient Bakongo crucifix; a Songye pipe and a beautifully carved Bakongo pipe; a Kela statue with unmatched aesthetics; a Lengola statue with a geometric body; a Nyanga mask, somewhat unsettling; very beautiful Chokwe masks; a rare Lega miniature mask with two faces; and other objects as well.
Furthermore, I am also offering a collection of high-quality Dan masks. It only takes a moment to examine their shapes and internal faces to appreciate the quality of the objects.
The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.
Details
Indigenous object name
Masque Mbuya
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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