20th Century Carved Wooden Pende Mbuya Mask

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Carved wooden mask
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A 20th century carved wooden Pende Mbuya mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This Pende mask features flared nostrils, an open mouth, and a beard incised with linear delineations. Pende Mbuya masks represent different societal characters (such as the wise man or the fool) and were typically used during initiation rights or other community celebrations.

Condition

- dust, debris, and surface abrasions to mask.

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Item #

18DCC450-014