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Napoleon marble inkwell, 19th century
450 € EUR
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)
Sold with its base
Ref: LHX8DVA8Y1
| 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 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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