Lot A70 - Pende mask – Mbuya type
Item number:
A70
Pende mask – Mbuya type
Democratic Republic of Congo
Height: 26 cm
Carved wooden mask with rounded forehead, narrow slit eyes and a compact, projecting mouth with visible teeth. The facial scarification marks on the cheeks and the expressive modeling are characteristic of masks associated with the Mbuya masquerade tradition of the Pende people.
The mask retains parts of its original fiber beard and textile headdress with braided elements. The dark, rich patina and traces of wear reflect age and traditional use.