{"product_id":"pende-staff-congo-matter-collection-154217","title":"Pende Staff Congo MATTER 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\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge cracks in both heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight(in): 36.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth(in): 3.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth(in): 3.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154217\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51269781815591,"sku":"154217","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1605.jpg?v=1775678898","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/pende-staff-congo-matter-collection-154217","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}