A Fine Old Pende Mbuya Mask

A Classic carved wooden mask with incised tribal scar motifs , arched brow and stylized coiffure. Such masks were originally used for circumcision ceremonies but later became accessories for a type of

A Fine Old carved wooden mask with raffia grass headdress attachment and stylized facial features. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A display stand can be included f

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

A finely carved old wooden mask with raffia grass headdress still attached. The mask features the classic heavy lidded eyes, deep facial scars as well as a well handled surface suggesting years of fie

Carved wood with raffia grass headdress attached. Note the small mirror embedded into the forehead. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 16 inches tall x 11 inches wide. A metal displa

A finely carved wooden mask with incised geometric and linear designs. Signs of handling and age. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 5.5 inches. Mounted to professional display sta

Carved wooden ceremonial mask with an elaborate raffia grass headdress attached. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 18 inches tall x 9 inches wide. A metal display stand can also be

A very old carved wooden dance mask accented with red mineral pigment and a woven grass coiffure. Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during non-ritual festivities. Once used during

A fine Pende "Giphogo" helmet mask, carved wood with various mineral pigments. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Giphogo masks were danced by the chiefs of the Eastern Pende on the occasion o

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 entert

A fine and wonderfully abstract carved wooden mask with stylized antelope horns and geometric designs. Eastern Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 15 x 6 inches.

A Carved wooden mask with stylized face and attached raffia grass headdress with three conical horns on top. The mask shows plenty of handling and wear. This mask is a Pumbu Mbuya mask, used in entert

A fine carved wooden mask with realistic style face, perhaps representing a child. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. A me

A Fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a Ram or Goat with open eyes and curled animal horns, all carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood with well handled surface patina. Pende peoples, C

Title: Fine African Tribal PASSPORT Mbangu Katundu Mbuya PENDE mask. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Estimated age: First part of the 20th Century. Origin/Tribe: Pende, Democratic Republic Congo. fr

This is a very fine and vintage carved wooden mask from the Pende of the DRC or Congo, central Africa. A tall grass headdress and various pigments adorn this fantastic example. This mask of the mbuya

A well carved old wooden dance mask with a highly stylized face and form, raised geometric tribal motifs accented with clack, white and red kaolin clay pigments. The mask measures 9 x 6 inches. Pende

An elegant and refined old carved wooden ladle with a most charming female form carved as the handle .Pende peoples, Congo, central Africa. The ladle measures 9.25 x 4.25 inches. Provenance: Robert ba

A carved wooden mask, painted red with classic facial features, attached woven raffia grass basketry cap and small tail. Pende Mbuya masks were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies to

A carved wooden dance mask with highly stylized facial features, heavy lidded eyes and incised designs. Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during traditional ceremonies. Once used d

A finely carved openwork walking staff or prestige staff with ancestor face and wonderful well used patina. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. - Provenance: Ex Old Belgian collection to Charles Fox, CA, pu

A Finely carved old wooden Male ancestor sculpture featuring a classic Pende peoples style carving, well handled surface and professionally mounted. The statue measures 18.5 inches on its display stan

This is a rather large and charming old wood sculpture from the Congo, Africa. The sculpture created from a single piece of dense heavy wood features two monkeys, one large and one small in a palm tre

Title: Cute Miniature PENDE Mbuya Mask African art Congo Drc 0436 Provenance/Additional Info: CONGO DRC Cute PENDE Miniature Mbuya Mask. Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask. ETHNICAL GROUP: Pende, B