Anthropomorphic face mask
R. D. Congo, Pende
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Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, BelgiumTaille
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