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Mask of disease or deformity, Pende, D.R.C.

Name: Mask of disease or deformity, Pende, D.R.C.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: LHX8DVA8Y1
Price: 1200 EUR
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Mask presenting a face composed of two distinct vertical parts. The right side shows us a part of the face with a closed eye and a drooping ear. It has been painted in yellow. The other part has a well opened eye, a high ear and is painted in black. The mouth common to both is tubular and makes the link between these two faces.
These masks, known as "disease" or "deformation" masks, are called "Mbangu" and belong to the "Mbuya" mask family. This asymmetrical face represents epileptics or demented people. The bichromy symbolizes the fight between good and evil.
This example has a collection label inside the mask.
Wood with a patina of use, pigments. Height : 28 cm
Pende people, Kandale village, Democratic Republic of Congo
Around 1940/1950
Provenance : former collection of the painter Jean Lescure (Liège, Belgium)
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Additional Information

Ethnic group	Pende - Bapende - Pande
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Height (cm)	28
Materials	Wood

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Mask of disease or deformity, Pende, D.R.C.

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