{"product_id":"pende-mask-congo-rohner-collection-157295","title":"Pende Mask Congo Rohner Collection","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Pende tribe is a Bantu-speaking people who reside in the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Pende people are known for their rich cultural heritage, which includes a unique form of artistry in woodcarving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePende woodcarvings are known for their distinctive, stylized elements and intricate designs. They are typically carved from a single piece of wood and feature depictions of human figures, animals, and culturally significant objects. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePende woodcarvings are not simply visually appealing, but they also serve as a platform for communication and storytelling. The carvings have a significant role in ceremonial and ritual contexts, including initiation rites and funerals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis woodcarving serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Pende people and showcases the skill and creativity of the artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: John R. Rohner Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eRohner, a museum curator for decades, aimed his practiced eye for authenticity to African art beginning in the early 1908s. His passion for this art only grew through the decades he built his collection––always with an aim for a broad and representative array of pieces. The collection appears in his book, \u003ci\u003eArt Treasures from African Runners\u003c\/i\u003e (2000, University Press of Colorado). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem #441 on pg. 193\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeight(in): 11.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth(in): 6.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth(in): 3.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e157295\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 157000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52170440933671,"sku":"157295","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1787_3e5b03d1-5a07-4c79-bf07-25bf0a68af28.jpg?v=1790273210","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/pende-mask-congo-rohner-collection-157295","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}