Minneapolis Institute of Art
Mbambi Mask
Pende artist
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- Wood, pigment, raffia
- Culture
- Pende
- Department
- Arts of Global Africa
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
The long horns on this mask help to identify it as an animal. It is a representation of the female antelope and was used during Pende healing ceremonies. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
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