SOLD / SOLD! Zoomorphic mask PERE Bapere Zoomorphic Mask Congo DRC MC1148

SOLD / SOLD! Zoomorphic mask PERE Bapere Zoomorphic Mask Congo DRC MC1148

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CONGO DRC

Rare Zoomorphic Father Mask

Stylized representation of a bird

I only came across 3 masks with similar architecture.

But the decoration of this one is unusual
The horizontal stripes on the cheeks could be an influence of the Metoko

The Pere are Bantus from central Africa, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: Father
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: Height 21.5 cm.
CONDITION: Average
See photos.
The base is NOT included

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CONGO DRC

 Rare Zoomorphic Mask - Pere Bapere

Stylized representation of a bird
I saw only three Pere masks with a very similar shape
But the decoration of this one is unusual
The horizontal stripes on the cheeks seem to be an influence of Metoko

The Father are Central African Bantu living in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: Father
ORIGIN: Democratic Republic of Congo.
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 8 1/2 Inches high
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on the pictures.
The base is NOT included