Provenance: Ex Zemanek-Munster (Germany), W. Glaser, Basel (Switzerland)

Spectacular Pende horn mask from DR Congo. Great use of white and orange pigments.

The Pende people of the DRC are grouped into numerous territorial groups, the two most important being in Kwilu (Western) and Kasai (Eastern) Pende. Several clans are consolidated under the rule of a chief (Djigo) whose main role is that of mediator with the ancestors. Even though the society is matrilineal, the sculptor's profession is transmitted from father to son.

Pende art styles vary widely, with a more abstract, geometric style in the east and a more naturalistic one in the central area and to the west.

Good condition with traces of tribal use.






Object

Mask



Ethnic group:

(Western) Pende



Country:

DR Congo



Material:

Wood



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

36x15x6 cm



Weight:

220 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $300.00

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