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Description : Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, western Pende peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A remarkable, hand-carved wooden mask from the Pende people, who are known for their intricate masks made for initiation rituals and youth education. Crowned by an elaborate, 3-horned diadem of wrapped rattan atop burlap, the fascinating visage presents a sweeping, arched brow, large, downturned eyes hooded by heavy, projecting lids, a wide nose with drilled nostrils, and full lips, gently parted to reveal 2 rows of jagged teeth. Ceremonial scarification marks arranged in triangular patterns are carved in relief on the forehead and cheeks, while double-pointed ears flank the expressive visage. A row of annular drill holes lines the periphery, allowing the vizard to be strapped to a costume and worn. Size: 7.2 W x 14 H (18.3 cm x 35.6 cm), 19.1 H (48.5 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Alfred L. Bright collection, Ohio, USA 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. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168211
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