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
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
290 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Painted wood
Width: 20cm
Height: 34cm
Depth: 11cm
Reference (ID): 1540837
Availability: In stock
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