mask - Mbangu - Pende - DR Congo
Mbangu mask (disease mask) , Pende, Congo.
The mask can be recognized by a contrast of white and black that bisects the face and a general distortion of the facial features, especially the twisted one
nose and the twisted mouth. The color white, a symbol of the spirits of the dead, in this case represents the hope of healing from illnesses. The dark pigment
stands for the illness that haunts you throughout your life.
The combination of black and white symbolizes this fight.
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Mbangu mask (disease mask) , Pende, Congo.
The mask can be recognized by a contrast of white and black that bisects the face and a general distortion of the facial features, especially the twisted one
nose and the twisted mouth. The color white, a symbol of the spirits of the dead, in this case represents the hope of healing from illnesses. The dark pigment
stands for the illness that haunts you throughout your life.
The combination of black and white symbolizes this fight.
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