Mbangu distorted mask - Wood, Textile - Pende - Congo - Asian African Art

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Mbangu distorted mask – Wood, Textile – Pende – Congo

Name: Mbangu distorted mask - Wood, Textile - Pende - Congo
SKU: 23.9
Price: 120.00 EUR
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SKU: 23.9 Category: African Art Search for: African masks, Congo Art, Pende

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Description

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 traces of wear and tear.

Object: Mbangu distorted mask

Ethnic group/ culture: Pende

Region/ country: Congo

Material: Wood, Textile

Period: 2nd half 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 30×20×17 cm

Weight: 300 g

Mbangu distorted mask – Wood, Textile – Pende – Congo

Description

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