Online catalogue for the 60th tribal art auction
361 Anthropomorphic miniature mask "ikoko"
This object is not available any more.
D. R. Congo, Pende
ivory, of oval hollowed form, the coiffure arranged in three jags, hanging eyelids and pierced pupils, circular tattoos with drilled hole in the middle, holes for support; such pendant masks were invoked during healing rites, where the patient was obliged to wear a miniature version of the mask around the neck, by way of protection. These pendants were formerly presented as trophies to the boys following their initiation "mukanda". It is apparent, that "ikoko" are mostly copies of masks known for their healing powers. Evidently it is the "fumu" mask, which is usually portrayed in this way.
H: 5 cm
H: 2 inch
Literature
Herreman, Frank, Petridis, Constantijn (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Masks from the Zaire Basin, Tervuren 1993, p. 20 f.
Price: 1800 - 3500 €
362 Small face mask "mbuya"
This object is not available any more.
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, blackish brown patina, camwood powder, of triangular form with a slightly bulging forehead and flattened facial plane, the lower half coated with drilled holes, castagnet eyes with pierced pupils, slightly dam. (nose), missing parts (backside at the rim), drillings along the rim backside partly broken
H: 20,5 cm
H: 8.1 inch
Provenance
Ludwig Bretschneider, Munich, Germany
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363 Passport mask
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D. R. Congo, Pende
light-weighted wood, painted with red pigment, kaolin and black paint, marked by a disc-shaped diadem-like head ornament and projecting forms, forehead crest, nose and tubular protruding mouth accentuating the vertical middle axe, slightly dam., paint rubbed off, drilled holes at the rim partly broken, on metal base
H: 19 cm
H: 7.5 inch
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364 Mask "mbuya"
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, polychrome paint, marked by continous brows, eyes with hanging lids and the typical "snub nose", scarification marks "mifunyi" on forehead and cheeks, raffia bast bonnet, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, on base; masks of the Pende were used to worship the chief and for initiation rites or for sacred purposes of the priests. In particular, this artist has captured the "bedroom eyes" ("zanze"), believed essential to women's power over men.
H: 28,5 cm
H: 11.2 inch
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Literature
Herreman, Frank, Petridis, Constantijn (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Tervuren 1993, p. 65
Price: 1400 - 2500 €
365 Mask "mbuya"
This object is not available any more.
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, dyed with red and black pigment, of oval hollowed form with a tongue-shaped projecting beard, raffia fibre bonnet, grass fibre bunches, decorating nails, slightly dam., missing part backside at the rim, on metal base; the mask represents one of the three oldest mask types of the Pende: "giwoyo", "muyombo" or "ginjinga", which can only be distinguished by the accompanying costume, head ornament, paraphernalia and dances. All three are characterized by the prolonged chin, interpreted as beard "mwevu", a sign of dignity and wisdom of the ancestors. The mask type is used at hunting and initiation rites, as well as during circumcision ceremonies. It should guarantee fertility and well-being of the community.
H: 35 cm
H: 13.8 inch
Literature
Hahner-Herzog, Iris, Das Zweite Gesicht, Afrikanische Masken aus der Sammlung Barbier-Mueller, Genf, München, New York 1997, ill. 81
Price: 1600 - 3000 €
366 Anthropomorphic face mask "kindombolo"
This object is not available any more.
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, black paint, red and white pigment, oval form with a thorn-like protruding chin and a heart-shaped flattened facial plane, a whitened band with perforations underneath the eyes, enlivened by changing colours, slightly dam., cracks (forehead area), missing parts backside at the rim, on metal base; representation of the "sly one" or the "trickster", reminiscent of the "tundu" character of the western Pende. The perforations seen on the cheeks probably are imitative of scarring consequent to smallpox.
H: 30 cm
H: 11.8 inch
Provenance
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 11. September 2004, lot 1286
Literature
Herreman, Frank, Petridis, Constantijn (ed.), Face of the Spirits, Masks from the Zaire Basin, Tervuren 1993, p. 238 f.
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367 Horned mask "giphogo"
This object is not available any more.
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, black, white and red paint, of oval form with a flattened chin, a heart-shaped deepened facial plane and circular pierced eyes, surmounted by a pair of pointed horns, pierced around the rim, min. dam., small missing parts, slight signs of abrasion; the Pende people are living at the left bank of the the Kasai river. They became well known for their big masks, like "pumpu" and "giphogo", rather than for their triangular miniature masks.
H: 65 cm
H: 25.6 inch
Literature
Marc L. Felix, 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, The Handbook, Brussels 1987, p. 141, ill. 4
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368 Mask "giphogo"
This object is not available any more.
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, mat patina, black and red paint, kaolin, helmet-shaped, expressive face with big slit eyes and a trunk-like nose, disc-shaped flattened beard with zigzag ornaments, coiffure with knob-like projection, min. dam., small missing parts, on metal base; the mask "giphogo" forms part of the chief's treasure, and is kept in his residence together with other sacred objects. The masked figure represents the political leader and symbolizes ancestral power.
H: 32 cm
H: 12.6 inch
Literature
Herreman, Frank, Petridis, Constantijn (Hg.), Face of the Spirits, Masks from the Zaire Basin, Tervuren 1993, p. 73
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369 Kneeling figure
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, reddish brown patina with traces of black paint, stylized in form, a block-like body, kneeling on thin legs with tapering knees, crowned by a heavy-weighted head with disc-shaped coiffure, round scarification marks and linear incised tattoos on the face, plant fibre belt, nose ornament, slightly dam., minor missing parts at the coiffure, crack (at the back of the head), paint rubbed off (coiffure), on base
H: 27 cm
H: 10.6 inch
Price: 800 - 1500 €
370 Pestle in the shape of a female torso "kinu"
D. R. Congo, Pende
wood, red and blackish brown patina, block-like torso with angular shoulders, crowned by a big head with well-balanced facial features and grooved coiffure, slightly dam., cracks (upper part of the body to the front, temples), missing parts at the rim of the opening, traces of insect caused damage, on wooden plate; the Pende used large mortars "kinu" for grinding pigments or spices and small ones to grind tobacco or hemp.
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch
Literature
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, The Handbook, Brüssel 1987, p. 143
Price: 800 - 1500 €
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