A Fine Miniature Pende Mbuya Kiwoyo mask
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A elongated and exaggerated carved wooden mask with a heavy reddish earthen mineral pigment and overall fantastic form. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. Traditional African Mbuya masks are used to entertain a community at non-ritual feasts. Formerly used at mukanda initiation ceremonies to mark the end of the rituals of male circumcision, mbuya masquerades are now aimed at highlighting a number of characters and roles in the Pende society. The mask is a small passport like mask and measures 10 x 4 inches.
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A Fine Miniature Pende Mbuya Kiwoyo mask
Estimate $200 - $300
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