Mbangu distorted mask – Wood – Pende – Congo

Name: Mbangu distorted mask - Wood - Pende - Congo
SKU: 55. Pende
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Distorted faces are rarely depicted in African art. For the Pende, they represent the effect of an epileptic seizure, which was thought to be a manifestation of the spirits. The use of black pigments emphasizes the overall distortion of the faces. Good condition with a wonderful aged patina. Face is half black, half white White symbolic of spirits of the dead (represents hope of illness cure) Black symbolic of sickness and illness One side of face is pulled down (facial paralysis) Very long nose Long narrow face Angular expression of cheekbones (peanut shape to face) Face pulled down on one side by a paralysis of the facial nerve Small holes over eyelids, front and cheeks (representing smallpox scars) Provenance: former private collection of the Netherlands.

Object: Mbangu distorted mask

Ethnic group/ culture: Pende

Region/ country: Congo

Material: Wood, Textile

Period: Mid 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 28×19×13 cm

Weight: 600 g

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