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Description : -Pende Art & Masks- -Democratic Republic of Congo- The Pende people live in Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. They currently number around a quarter of a million in population., Perhaps the most famous African mask from the Pende is the Mbangu mask, or sickness mask, which represents the lifelong struggle between illness and health, played out on the face of a strong, virile hunter. Its opposing white and dark sides, represent the battle between good and evil spirits which causes sickness. The badly distorted mouth and nose attest to the suffering of the afflicted, and his identity as a hunter reminds us that even the strongest, most respected among us may be, stricken suddenly by disease. The Mbangu mask is used in rituals to heal the sick and, because sickness is thought to be brought on by misbehavior which displeases deceased ancestors, to teach morality lessons., Pende masks are typically made of wood, with headdresses or beards of raffia fiber. Their eyes usually seem closed, or downward-looking, and the colors favored are black, white, red, or ochre. They are danced in ceremonies celebrating crop
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