Individual shaped mask of the Congolese Pende tribe
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Carved wood
Congo, Pende tribe
Measurements: 35 x 62.5 x ca. 12 cm (height x width x depth)
Overall height: 51.5 cm
Fine decoration
Very good condition
Congo, Pende tribe
Measurements: 35 x 62.5 x ca. 12 cm (height x width x depth)
Overall height: 51.5 cm
Fine decoration
Very good condition
This wooden mask comes from the Congolese Pende tribe, an ethnic group which is especially famous for its artistic craftsmanship. There are some small holes along the rim, the little mouth is artistically carved and decorated with pointed teeth. Nose, eyes, ears and the forehead have been molded extremely plastically. This mask absolutely impressesdue to its varied decorations.
The mask has age-related traces of use and is slightly soiled, but is still in an optically very appealing condition. The reverse has major traces if use and some chips. The measurements are 35 x 62.5 x ca. 12 cm (height x width x depth). Itispresented on a recentmetal stand.
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Individual shaped mask of the Congolese Pende tribe
Estimate €1,440 - €1,800
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