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157 - Panya Ngombe mask Eastern Pende culture Western Kasai, Democ…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Panya Ngombe mask Eastern Pende culture Western Kasai, Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Polychrome wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, Belgium Dimensions: H. 20 cm (38 cm with stand) Rare Panya Ngombe mask, an emblematic figure in the Eastern Pende repertoire. This The extraordinary horizontal spread of its composition is a striking feature, a sought-after characteristic of this type of mask. The immense half-closed eyes, stretched from one end from one end of the face to the other, create a hypnotic presence and give the work a remarkable graphic modernity. graphic modernity to the work. The protruding side ears continue this dynamic dynamic, while the nose and mouth, deliberately reduced to the essentials, reinforce the the power of the construction. Associated with characters that combine human and animal references, the Panya Ngombe occupies a singular place in the Pende symbolic universe. It illustrates the ability of of the region's artists to convey notions of vigilance, authority and social strength through through synthetic forms of great visual effectiveness. The ancient polychromy, dominated by brick-red and black tones, is accompanied by a fine with a beautiful patina of use that highlights the volumes and engraved details. The boldness of its the elegance of its lines and the masterly balance of its composition, this example is a particularly convincing testimony to the Eastern Pende aesthetic and its exceptional and its exceptional formal inventiveness.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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