Anthropomorphic face mask
D. R. Congo, Pende
not available anymore
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