Mask "fumu" or "pumbu"
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Lot: 235
Voyage Tribal Art - Live Online AuctionMask "fumu" or "pumbu"
D. R. Congo, Pende
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Hubert Pettenkofer, Passau, Germany | H: 11.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, red pigment, raffia cloth and -bast,
The "fumu" mask type represents a tribal chief, while "pumbu" represents the executioner. Both mask types are difficult to distinguish, because both have hairstyles with conically protruding lobes.
