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Description : **Originally Listed At $1000** Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, western Pende peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask from the Pende people, who are known for their elaborate masks made for initiation rituals and youth education. The mask presents an expressive face with large slit eyes surrounded by heavy, projecting lids with a dark curvaceous unibrow above, a short, upturned nose with decorative incisions at the tip, and a partially opened mouth presenting jagged teeth. All is topped by a coiffure or headdress comprised of cut, chocolate brown plant fibers, and a tightly woven burlap-like material is attached below the back of the coiffure as well as to the peripheries of the cheeks and chin. There are scarification marks carved in relief on the forehead and cheeks and a pointed horn-like adornment created from tightly woven plant fibers atop the coiffure/headdress. In addition to the fine carvings, the face is beautifully painted in creamy white, chocolate brown, and golden amber. Size: 10.5 W x 12.5 H (26.7 cm x 31.8 cm), 16 H (40.6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Marshall Mount collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #148097
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