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Description : **Originally Listed At $600** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A striking woven headdress with tall green, blue, and white feathers projecting from the top of its head. Woven round eyes and a wooden nose are sewn onto the face, while thick, dangling raffia hangs from the bottom of the mask. White paint is in stripes along the top of the headdress and on the nose. The shape of the face is triangular, as are all Pende representations of human faces. The Pende make masks for a variety of occasions and entertainments. The white color and bulging eyes are symbolic of sickness, a common theme in Pende mask making, used to emphasize the connection between morality and disease to educate young members of the society about its cultural mores. Size: 14.5 W x 28 H (36.8 cm x 71.1 cm), 34 H (86.4 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: collection of the late Allen Davis, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #122467
Prix: 616.28 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1200 USD-1800 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 217
Titre : Pende Woven Headdress
Condition report : Nice aged patina on woven surface from age and handling, with losses to pigment on the top of the headdress and on the nose as shown. The feathers have wear and small losses from touch and age.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Warehouse Clear Out - Ancient & Ethnographic
Date de la vente : 20/12/2018 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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