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Pende, Mbangu sickness mask

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Pende
Mbangu sickness mask

Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century
carved wood, kaolin
16 h x 9.25 w x 7 d in (41 x 23 x 18 cm)

This work is documented in the Van Rijn Archive of African Art (YVRA), Yale University Art Gallery, as object no. 0070142 -01.

Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Very good antique condition. Wear consistent with age, including older edge chips, pigment loss, naturally occurring grain separations, a few inactive insect holes and surface weathering. Presents well. Sold with associated base measuring 17 x 6 x 6 inches.

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Pende, Mbangu sickness mask

Lot 0149

Estimate $7,000-$9,000Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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