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Pende. Mask (Mbuya), early 20th century. Wood, pigment, raffia, 10 1/2 x 6 x 7 1/2 in. (26.7 x 15.2 x 19.1 cm). Gift of Dr. Werner Muensterberger, 1999.132. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Mask (Mbuya)

early 20th century

Pende

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Pende
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment, raffia
Medium: wood, pigment, raffia
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 6 x 7 1/2 in. (26.7 x 15.2 x 19.1 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1999.132
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