A Rare Old Pende Mbangu Illness mask, Congo

A Rare Old and field used example showing years of traditional use. The mask wood is old and dry. The mbangu mask is a representation of a highly regarded hunter who has been stricken with facial para

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A carved wooden mask with woven raffia grass headdress attached. The mask is divided into two contrasting sides painted Black and white. *Of Note the headdress appears to be of two different grassess

This is an older carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa. A fascinating image of a twisted face, divided by black and white pigments, with attached woven grass headdress

A Carved wooden dance mask with Kaolin clay pigments and featuring the face of a diseased or sick person, known as "Mbangu". The mask measures 8.75 x 6.25 inches. Pende Peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Af

A rare Pende Mbangu or Bewitched Mask from the Pende peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.According to resources, The mbangu mask depicts someone that is bewitched, diseased or handicapped due to thei

A carved wooden helmet mask with highly stylized face,incised geometric designs and a wonderful reddish earthen pigment. The mask shows signs of field use over many years. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa

A Tall slender figurative ritual post with a well carved mask face on top, decorated with geometric tribal motifs. The post has a ribbed "neck" and adorned with cowrie shells. Pende peoples, Congo, Af

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Pende peoples of the Congo, central Africa.A Rare "Mbuyu" mask with with wonderfully exaggerated facial features, skillfully woven grass headd

A carved wooden mask divided into two planes with black and white mineral pigment and embellished with numerous small holes. Pende Mbuya mask were at one time used during mukanda initiation ceremonies

A finely carved old wooden mask with raffia grass headdress still attached. The mask features the classic heavy lidded eyes, deep facial scars as well as a well handled surface suggesting years of fie

4 African Masks: Landai/Pende/Kasangu/Yuare: 1) Toma Landai Mask Guinea wood; kaolin; 2) Pende Mbangu Mask D.R. Congo wood; pigment; 3) Salampasu Kasangu Mask D.R. Congo wood; pigment; 4) Yaure (Yaour

AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MBANGU MASK, PENDE, CONGO. H 12.25" W 8" D 4" Displayed on a custom made black metal stand.Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Mic

A large carved wooden mask with incised and painted designs, accented with mineral pigments. This mask is known as a "panya ngombe" whish is a symbol of the Bush cow, which are hung on the lintel to t

This is a very rare and unusual mask from the Tetela peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A diminutive mask with a heavy kaolin clay pigment and unusual conical shape. The mask is adorned with

A very rare old wooden mask from the Hemba peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. This Hemba mask, known as "Soko Mutu" means “chimpanzee-human,” and traditionally appears at funerals and may also serve pr

A very rare old wooden mask from the Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. KUMU masks, called \"nsembu\" or \"ibole\", which appear in paired dances that contrast male and female roles during initiations

A very rare old wooden mask from the Lwalwa peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wood with sharp angular features, and the wood is dyed with the red sap of the Mukala fruit.The Lwalwa live in southern

This is a very rare old mask and body form from the Salampasu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of heavy wood, with a female form and traditional mask face on top. Very w

A rare old mask from the Ituri Pygmies of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ituri region, ca. early 20th century. An aggressive animal-like form with incised designs and mineral pigment spots. The mou

A fine carved wooden mask with realistic style face, perhaps representing a child. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8.5 x 7 inches. Provenance: The Dr Brian Healy estate, New York. A me

A rare carved wooden Kumu mask. Kumu peoples, Congo / DRC , central Africa. Provenance:- Field collected by Rev. Lawson Mooney in Congo, thence to Dr. Ken Adelman, Former director of USAID Zaire, prio

This is a very old , almost archaic looking carved wooden mask with a highly stylized form and obvious signs of weathering and wear. Pende peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6 inches. This

PENDE Malade illness mask. Recognizable by the asymmetrical facial features. Crooked mouth and nose and one eye closed. Illness was the Pende often seen as a punishment imposed by the spirits of ances