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Fang sculpture, Gabon
790 € EUR
Mbuya initiation mask representing a human face. The face is crossed out with a broken line symbolizing the eyebrows, and overhanging a upturned nose. The eyelids are wide and lowered. The lips are turned up and show teeth cut into points. The face is surmounted by a headdress with four movable wooden horns which is extremely rare because they are usually made of fibers.
The attributes of this mask relate to the representation of the chief Pumbu (Phumbu): the executor or the executioner.
The sculpture is of a very high quality and is very balanced.
Pende people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, plant fibers, pigments.
H: 58 cm (with the horns)
First part of the 20th century.
Provenance: former private Belgian collection
Sold with its base
Ref: J27BH4O6LG
| Ethnic group | Pende - Bapende - Pande |
| Style | Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (African Masks 20th century) |
| Artist | Pende |
| Width (cm) | 59 |
| Height (cm) | 58 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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