Anthropomorphic face mask · D. R. Congo, Pende · ID: 3040315
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Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, BelgiumSize
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch
Description
wood, light brown patina, traces of black, white and red pigment, bonnet and remains of a costume from red cotton, metal ear ornament with attached coins, unusual form with european facial features: heart-shaped facial plane with short nose and pierced eyes, mouth with thin lips and visible teeth, missing part and crack (right to the chin), metal base
Comparing literature
Pende, Collection J. M. Desaive et Ch. Laeremans, Brussels 2009