Mask with 5 horns – Wood – Pende – Congo DRC

Spectacular Pende mask from DR Congo.The triangular face with open mouth, eyebrows formed by a continuous strip, rounded forehead with scarifications on the cheek, headdress with five vertical projections.
Good condition with traces of tribal use. The mask displays a coiffure divided into five parts.

Provenance: Justin Barthels (1934-2021), gallery owner Maastricht (NL).