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Mbangu distorted mask – Wood, Textile –

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Item Details

Description

Title: Mbangu distorted mask – Wood, Textile – Pende – DR Congo

Description: Distorted faces are rarely depicted in African art. For the Pende, they represent the effect of an epileptic seizure, which was thought to be a manifestation of the spirits. The use of black pigments emphasizes the overall distortion of the faces.

Face is covered in black and red pigments.
Red symbolic of spirits of the dead (represents hope of illness cure)
Black symbolic of sickness and illness
One side of face is pulled down (facial paralysis)
Very long nose
Long narrow face
Face pulled down on one side by a paralysis of the facial nerve.
Overall good condition with slight traces of wear and tear.

Details: Object: Mbangu disorted Mask

Ethnic group: Pende

Country: DR Congo

Material: Wood, Textile

Estimated period: Second half 20th century

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 33x20x20 cm

Weight: 580 gram

Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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