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Pende, Munyangi mask

Description

Pende
Munyangi mask

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
carved wood, pigment, kaolin
23 h x 5.75 w x 3.25 d in (58 x 15 x 8 cm)

Provenance: Aaron Furman Gallery, New York | Private Collection

Exhibited: Object, Image, Collector: African and Oceanic Art in Focus, 12 December 2009 - 19 July 2010, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Literature: L'Art Pende, Sousberghe, pls. 75, 86 illustrate related examples

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Condition

Good condition. Surfaces exhibit patina, stable grain separations, and areas of discoloration, with nicks and minor losses mostly to the reverse, not affecting integrity of the piece.

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Pende, Munyangi mask

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Estimate $3,000-$5,000Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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