SKU: 144450
Pende Miniature Male Figure 11.5 Inch Congo
Height: 11.5
Width: 2.5
Depth: 2.5
Width: 2.5
Depth: 2.5
$125.00
Description
The Pende, like most of the art-producing cultures from the western Congo, have a rich artisitic tradition and have produced many masterpieces found in galleries and museums. The Pende are known for their artistic forms ranging from house decorations, figural sculptures, numerous carved pendants, to a wide variety of masks. They are perhaps best known for their "mbuya" initiation masks, and the exquisite little masquettes known as "ikhoko" given to newly initiated boys, which are worn and treasured for life.
Height (In): 11.5
Width (In): 2.5
Depth (In): 2.5
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Pende
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: some cracks in torso and head.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.