Lot n° 209
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150 - 200
EUR
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: 120EUR
Pende - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wooden 'Mbangu' i - Lot 209
Pende - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Wooden 'Mbangu' illness mask - First half 20th century
Wooden "Mbangu" mask, associated with the representation of illness, characterized by a face divided into two contrasting registers, one light and the other dark, with asymmetrical features, half-closed eyes, elongated nose and open mouth with visible teeth. The irregular surface and deformations accentuate the pathological expression, The upper part is adorned with a headdress made of woven plant fibers and organic materials, with raffia around the perimeter. The patina of use, with wear, alterations and remnants of materials, is consistent with ritual and performative use within Pende traditions.
Height: 30 cm - Width: 16 cm - Weight: 150 gr
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