Lot 238: A fine and rare Pende deformity mask

A fine and rare Pende deformity mask, Katundu Pende; D.R. Congo

The mask of classical form, the face bisected vertically into black and white halves; the black half with long twisted mouth rising up the side and the white half with asymmetrical nostril and mouthless; the coif echoing the colors of the face, remains of original fiber collar. H. 10"

This mask was authenticated by Dr. Arthur P. Bourgeois as having been used traditionally.

Comments:
Property of a New York Private Collector

Provenance:
Ex. Henry and Evelyn Kagen, Queens NY, purchased in Belgium, C. 1985.

Price Realized: $900

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