African mask from the Pende, Congo.

African mask from the Pende, Congo.

African mask from the Pende, Congo, with long carved beard as chin extension. This type of mask is used as part of initiation. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with coloured painting. Signs of wear, drying cracks.
Weight: 525 g. (18,38 oz.).
Height: 48 cm. (18,90 in.).
Lenght/Depth: 11 cm. (4,33 in.).
Width: 13 cm. (5,12 in.).