Maske - Mbangu - Pende - DR Congo

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Maske Mbangu, a disease mask of the Pende from DR Congo, carved in wood, with dimensions 26 cm high, 17 cm wide and 19 cm deep, weighing 270 g.

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Mbangu-Maske (disease mask), Pende, Kongo.

The mask is recognizable by a contrast of white and black that halves the face, and by an overall distortion of facial features, especially the twisted ones.
Nose and twisted mouth. The color white, a symbol for the spirits of the dead, in this case represents hope for the healing of illnesses. The dark pigment
stands for the disease that haunts one for a lifetime.
The combination of black and white symbolizes this struggle.

Due to customs issues at the moment, NO shipping to the USA is available.

Mbangu-Maske (disease mask), Pende, Kongo.

The mask is recognizable by a contrast of white and black that halves the face, and by an overall distortion of facial features, especially the twisted ones.
Nose and twisted mouth. The color white, a symbol for the spirits of the dead, in this case represents hope for the healing of illnesses. The dark pigment
stands for the disease that haunts one for a lifetime.
The combination of black and white symbolizes this struggle.

Due to customs issues at the moment, NO shipping to the USA is available.

Details

Indigenous object name
Mbangu
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Maske
Height
26 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
19 cm
Weight
270 g
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Objects sold
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