No.09 Pende Pumbu Mask
Wood, raffia
Origin: Central Africa (DRC region)
Interesting facts: The Pumbu mask expresses the power and authority of a chief. The mask’s design is geometric and hypnotic – intended to intimidate onlookers. The mask appears in a dance performed in times of social crisis when a chief needs to reassert his authority. Notable patina and signs of use.
Wood, raffia
Origin: West Africa (DRC region)
Weight | 0.8 kg |
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Dimensions | 84 × 25 × 32 cm |