Title:
Pende Mbuya Dance Mask
Object Name:
Mask, Dance, Ritual
Other Name:
Mask, Wood, Pende
Place of Origin:
Pende, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 12—1/2"
H = 12—1/2"
Description:
Oval—shaped wooden face mask with large forehead. Large dark brown hook—shaped eyebrows, leading into a long dark brown rectangular—shaped nose, coming to a point at the bottom. Small dark brown circular eyes and mouth. Small C—shaped ears, with dark brown cylindrical projection on top of head. Dark brown and rust—brown paint or patina covering entire facial surface.
Collection:
Guy Mace Collection, (Turblex Company)
Material:
Wood W/Paint or Patina
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Painting
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2015.2.57
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Front View
Front View - 2
Right Side View
Left Side View
Rear View
Front View
Front View - 2
Right Side View
Left Side View
Rear View