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THBMid 20th C. African Pende Polychrome Wood Phumbu Mask
Lot 257
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, eastern Pende peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fantastic carved-wood mask known as a phumbu displaying an elongated visage with a projecting, circular mouth, a stretched nose with clearly delineated nostrils, and a pair of almond-shaped eyes positioned just barely open under high-arched brows. The expressive vizard is intricately painted with geometric motifs in shades of white and salmon pink and decoratively incised with five horizontal bands and two X-shapes. A flat coiffure of mocha brown hues caps the head, while a border of annular drill holes lines the periphery for attaching to costume, attaching ornaments, or securing to the wearer. Size: 6" W x 25" H (15.2 cm x 63.5 cm)
According to the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg in Florida, "Unlike most masks, the phumbu was seldom used. It remained enshrined in the chief’s house until he needed to reassert his power during times of social crisis. One of seven minganji, or masks of power among the Pende, the phumbu is a symbol for the power of the chief and is meant to inspire fear. It and the accompanying ritual dance reasserted his military authority, and power to execute transgressors."
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA
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Replace: PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship Replace: most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage Replace: firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#162656Expected surface wear with some lightly abraded areas commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive remaining pigment.Condition
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