This attractively carved Eastern Pende mask 'igiphopo' features a pair of typically striking, long tampered horns. The triangular-shaped face of the mask displays protruding and rounded eyes, a long slender nose, and on the cheeks, a geometric design of incised scarification markings.
Mid 20th Century or Before
Ex Private Collection, Belgium
H: 58 cm
H: On Stand 68 cm
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