Pende Mask "mbangu" Or Disease Mask, No. 2, Democratic Republic Of Congo

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Object description :

"Pende Mask "mbangu" Or Disease Mask, No. 2, Democratic Republic Of Congo"

Pende "mbangu" mask or disease mask.
Pende culture, Democratic Republic of Congo. (formerly Belgian Congo, formerly Zaire)
African PENDE Mbangu "disease" masks, also called Bwala-Bwala, exaggerate the symptoms of disorders such as epilepsy or facial paralysis, often attributed to witchcraft practices.

h.36 cm
l. 20 cm

Price: 290 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Painted wood
Width: 20cm
Height: 34cm
Depth: 11cm

Reference: 1540837
Availability: In stock