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Female Face Mask, Pende, early 1900s (wood, fibre)
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Female Face Mask, Pende, early 1900s (wood, fibre)
500371 Female Face Mask, Pende, early 1900s (wood, fibre) by Congolese; h:27.00 w:22.00 d:28.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Realized in typical Central Pende style, this mask is believed to represent gambanda, the chiefs wife. In light of Pende theories about gender and physiognomy, the mask is an ideal expression of a womans facial features and thus reflects her calm, obedient, peaceful, and self-controlled demeanor. The intricate hairstyle consisting of hundreds of miniature braids imitates a once fashionable hairdo.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; African, out of copyright
Media ID 22911672
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
Democratic Republic Of The Congo Fiber Mask Mixed Media Woodcarving Central Africa
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This print showcases a Female Face Mask from the Pende tribe, created in the early 1900s. Crafted with wood and fiber, this mask is an exquisite example of the distinctive Central Pende style. It is believed to represent gambanda, which symbolizes the chief's wife within Pende culture. The mask beautifully captures a woman's facial features according to Pende theories about gender and physiognomy. Its serene expression reflects qualities such as calmness, obedience, peacefulness, and self-control that are associated with women in their society. One cannot help but admire the intricate hairstyle adorning this mask. Composed of hundreds of miniature braids meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, it emulates a once fashionable hairdo popular during its time. Currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this remarkable piece was acquired through Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund. The photograph itself belongs to Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artifact from Central Africa's Democratic Republic of Congo, we are transported back to a bygone era where artistry and cultural symbolism intertwine seamlessly. This Female Face Mask serves as both a testament to human creativity and an exploration into traditional beliefs surrounding femininity within indigenous communities like the Pende tribe.
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