Masque de maladie "mbangu"
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- Masque de maladie "mbangu"
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93e vente aux enchères Tribal ArtMasque de maladie "mbangu"
R. D. Congo, Pende
Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
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Hubert Pettenkofer, Passau, Germany | H: 29 cm | Vendu |
wood, raffia bast,
"Mbangu" demonstrates how even the most esteemed and upright member of the community can unexpectedly be afflicted with sickness. In this case, the Pende believe that the individual is a victim of sorcery, bewitched by a rival who jealously inflicted him with disease.