Zemanek-Münster

Mask

D. R. Congo, Pende
sold EUR 800
Provenance
Stephane Grusenmeyer, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 24 cm
H: 9.4 inch

Description

wood, black paint and kaolin, triangular reddish brown facial plane, raised bean-shaped eyes with narrow slits, horizontal tattoos on the cheeks, small mouth with tapering teeth, slightly dam. (mouth, eyes), paint rubbed off;
masks of the Pende were used to worship the chief and for initiation rites or for sacred purposes of the priests.


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