Mask · D. R. Congo, Pende · ID: 3034451
sold
EUR 650
Provenance
Lemaire, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1995)Size
H: 38,5 cm
H: 15.2 inch
Description
wood, polychrome paint, raffia bast bonnet, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage and abrasion;
the prolonged beard “mwevu” is a sign of dignity and wisdom of the ancestors. The mask type is used at hunting and initiation rites, as well as during circumcision ceremonies. It should guarantee fertility and well-being of the community.
The object Mask with the object ID 3034451 was last part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction at March 9, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 461 achieved a sales price of EUR 650.
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