Vintage carved wooden Pende mask from D.R. Congo
An attractive handcarved vintage wooden initiation ceremony mask of the Pende tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A joyful light hearted expression, on a strikingly long and colourful carved face, with a knot wound in rope at the top. This mask from central Africa has a whimsical character.
Mask making is an important part of Pende culture, and artists are very well esteemed within the society, being given the first helping of food from the harvest.
There are holes to the top of the back and the sides of the back for mounting, either directly to a nail or screw, or a string.
Measures approximately 35cm tall X 11cm wide X 6.5cm deep.
£65
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An attractive handcarved vintage wooden initiation ceremony mask of the Pende tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A joyful light hearted expression, on a strikingly long and colourful carved face, with a knot wound in rope at the top. This mask from central Africa has a whimsical character.
Mask making is an important part of Pende culture, and artists are very well esteemed within the society, being given the first helping of food from the harvest.
There are holes to the top of the back and the sides of the back for mounting, either directly to a nail or screw, or a string.
Measures approximately 35cm tall X 11cm wide X 6.5cm deep.
