Mask
ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-masks
Culture
Pende
Date20th Century
Made AtDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumWood, raffia and paint
Dimensions19 × 9 × 5 1/4 in. (48.3 × 22.9 × 13.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. & Mrs. Aki and Grace Nishizawa
Object numberF79.60.6
DescriptionPende initiation mask from Zaire. Squat face painted in bright red. Band of black and white triangles along lower face. Same design on beard-like extension that is trimmed with raffia. Woven raffia headdress. Wood, paint and raffia. On View
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