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Mask, muyombo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, late 19th–early 20th centuryWood, fiber, pigmentsh. 61 cm
24 in.$ 45,000 | € 40,500 | £ 34,500A superb and old example of Western Pende muyombo mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a traditional elongated wooden mask representing a victorious hunter, traditionally danced at the...A superb and old example of Western Pende muyombo mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a traditional elongated wooden mask representing a victorious hunter, traditionally danced at the end of the mukanda initiation rituals. These masks are highly valued for their expressive appearance, characterized by an introspective appearance and a dramatically elongated chin thought to represent wisdom.Provenance
Emile Muller (1891-1976), Brussels, acquired between 1922-1938;
Emile Deletaille (1929-2021), Brussels
Hélène and Philippe Leloup, Paris
Lyn and Samuel Berkovitz, Florida
Guy Laliberté, Montreal
Private Collection, Chicago
