PENDE MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

PENDE MASK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Wood, fiber
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)

Condition Report:
Very good condition for an object of this type and age, particularly accounting for the fragile character of the materials of the headdress. Some small losses to the lower edges of the eyes, and other minor nicks, chips, scratches, abrasions, and small losses in places. The headdress is dry and fragile. Mask with a very fine nuanced patina with encrusted pigments and glossy rubbed reliefs. Has stand.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Provenance:
Madame de Veze, Avignon

Gaston de Havenon, New York, acquired from the above

Sidney and Bernice Clyman, Scarsdale, acquired from the above on December 23, 1975