Mask - Wood - Pende - Congo

Mask, Pende culture, D. R Congo Height: 23 cm. Magnificent Pende Mask from the D. R Congo. This is a powerful and intriguing piece. The face is strong, expressive and intimidating. The features are tense, the volumes, sharp. The sculpture is mastered, harmonious in total asymmetry. This is one of the characteristics of African artworks. Please also note a few damages on the mask, especially the tip of one braid is broken. However, the mask is solid and in good condition. Placed on a stand. A former label is glued on the back, “PENDE ZAIRE”. A beautiful, ancient and authentic piece of collection. Around 1930.