Pende Artist
Late 19th-early 20th century
Mask
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood, raffia, pigment, fiber
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood, raffia, pigment, fiber
Height: 24inches (61cm)
A superb and old example of a Western Pende Muyombo mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This elongated wooden mask represents a victorious hunter, traditionally danced at the end...
A superb and old example of a Western Pende Muyombo mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This elongated wooden mask represents a victorious hunter, traditionally danced at the end of the mukanda initiation rituals. These masks are highly valued for their expressive appearance, characterized by an introspective appearance and a dramatic elongated chin thought to represent wisdom.
Provenance
Ex Collection Emile Muller (1891-1976), Brussels, acquired between 1922-1938Ex Emile Deletaille (1929-2021), Brussels
Ex Hélène and Philippe (1931-2019) Leloup, Paris/New York
Ex Collection Lyn and Samuel Berkovitz, United States
Ex Jacques Germain, Montreal
Ex Collection Guy Laliberte, Canada