Pumbu Chiefs Mask - Raphia, Wood - Pende - DR Congo

Large Pende mask, named Pumbu Chiefs mask. Of the three masks belonging to the chiefly regalia of the Eastern Pende people, Pumbu is deemed the most dangerous and is reserved for only the most powerfu

DescriptionBeautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, su

Title: Giphogo Mask – Wood – Eastern Pende – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Antelope mask from the Eastern Pende Peoples. This is a very nice classic mask of this type with beautiful forma

Title: Long bearded mask – Raphia, Wood – Mbuya Kiwoyo Muyombo – Pende – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Mbuya village masks are used to entertain a community during non-ritual festivitie

Interesting Mukyeem mask from DR Congo. The NGEENDE occupy the oriental marches of the Kuba kingdom. They have created a mask influenced by the Bushong, the mukyeem. It has a stylised elephant trunk o

4 African Masks: Landai/Pende/Kasangu/Yuare: 1) Toma Landai Mask Guinea wood; kaolin; 2) Pende Mbangu Mask D.R. Congo wood; pigment; 3) Salampasu Kasangu Mask D.R. Congo wood; pigment; 4) Yaure (Yaour

African, Pende, Zaire (DR Congo), wood mask with remnant white and red pigment, 12"h x 7"w x 2.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Pende, Zaire (DR Congo) wood round face mask with red pigment, 10.5"h x 11"w x 5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Title: Kakunga Mask – Plant fibre, Raphia, Wood – Yaka – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Kakunga helmet mask of the NKANU / YAKA tribe, Africa, Congo. Piece with an unmatched appearance! In

A fine Pende "Giphogo" helmet mask, carved wood with various mineral pigments. Pende peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Giphogo masks were danced by the chiefs of the Eastern Pende on the occasion o

Early 20th Century Mbuya Muyombo Pende Beard Mask - DR Congo. Hand carved wood, hand painted with woven material and vegetal material used to represent hair. Some patina with a light polish to high sp

Great Kiphoko figure from the Pende tribe of DR Congo.The Pende people who are mostly farmers form about sixty little kingdoms, each comprising several clans and each headed by a chief whose main func

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks; pumbu style; together with muyombo exhibiting beard trimmed in raffia (stands not included); L: 28" &#

Pende peoples style carved wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 14"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Pende peoples style carved wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 9.7"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Group (5) African style masks, Including Dan, Teke, Pende, Kub and Lega, Ivory Coast and DR Congo, carved and pigmented wood, beads, cowry shells, and vegetable fibers, 31,5"h x 9"w (largest), 15"h x

Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask.This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes added to a mask for the image of power and strength.There are more than twenty different types of masks

Powerful Kumu mask from the Ituri rainforest of D.R. Congo. Kumu masks are among the most important objects in their culture. They are used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who call upon the primord

Title: Kete Mask – Wood – Kuba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic wooden Kuba Kete mask from DR Congo. Good patina with traces of tribal use. The Kete people lived along the southe

Title: Nkisi triple faces mask - Nail, Wood - Bakongo - DR Congo Description: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo with three faces. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo

Title: Circumcision Mask – Wood – Bena Lulua – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic mask from the LULUA people of DR Congo. Lulua masks are rare and were probably used during circumcis

Title: Circumcision Mask – Wood – Bena Lulua – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic mask from the LULUA people of DR Congo. Lulua masks are extremely rare and were probably used during

Title: Chihongo Mask - Raphia, Rope - Chokwe - DR Congo Additional Information: Beautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe of DR Congo. The most popular and best-known entertainment mask

Title: Kidumu Pasport Mask (3)- Wood - Teke - DR Congo Description: Typical Kidumu pasport mask from the Teke community. In total 3 pieces This kind of masks were used in important meetings, at funera