Pende, Mbuya mask

Description

Pende
Mbuya mask

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
carved wood, fiber cloth, raffia, cord
16 h x 9 w x 10 d in (41 x 23 x 25 cm)

Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Fiber cloth with rips, losses, and discoloration throughout. Wood shows small chips, scratches, and abrasions. Sold with base measuring 10.5 x 7 x 7 inches.

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Pende, Mbuya mask

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