Unidentified
Mask (mbuya)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Pende
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
Wood, fiber, pigment, raffia
Measurements
12 x 10 x 11 in (30.48 x 25.4 x 27.94 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Women's Volunteer Committee Fund
Location
Sadie and Oliver Billion Gallery, African Art; Wall Case 8
Accession #
74.13
Description
Sharp geometric face carved in wood with protruding, downward facing eyes. Abstract design representative of scarification on forehead and cheeks. Hair tight to head, made of woven raffia. Cloth backing down back of neck area.