Illness Helmet Mask
Pende · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MFE-2
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- Material
- Wood and pigments
It has the same symbolism as the Mbangu mask. It is worn on the head with a garment of plant fibres covering the whole body. It…
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Full original description
It has the same symbolism as the Mbangu mask. It is worn on the head with a garment of plant fibres covering the whole body. It appears only in recreational or religious ceremonies. The small figure rising above the helmet symbolises a person held prisoner by illness. Indigenous restoration. Patina from the passage of time.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-20th century or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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