Democratic Republic of Congo, . 1961.578 Pende Mask, Unknown, Wood, raffia, and pigment 58.5 x 16.6 x 7.7 cm (23 x 6 1/2 x 3 in.), Buckingham Fund. According to old object card: "Obtained thru exchange with Henri Kamer." Buckingham Fund. “Vibrant mask carved of geometric elements, with angular face, bulging ovoid eyes, circular disk mouth, and high forehead surmounted with an anchor shape blade. Painted with red ochre, white, and black organic pigment. Custom base.The “mukanda” masks are most often found with animal horns, but they can also be found in forms of knives as a visual pun on animal horns. The headdress would be a message that would be understood by the initiates. Z. S. Strother, “Visions of Africa: Pende” 2008, p. 16.. 22”H (55.9cm) with raffia.

Provenance: Previously owned by The Art Institute of Chicago. Inv. no. 1961.578; ex. Henri Kamer, via exchange.

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Item #71823

Side of headdress repaired with old nail, losses and field repair to edge of rim. Mellow patina with thick encrusted deposits on rim and sides.