Unknown Artist, Kiwoyo Helmet Mask, Pende, Democratic Republic of Congo (First part of 20th century)

There are various interpretations of its function in the literature. One emphasizes the protective and healing influence of the pendant on the wearer. The other states that the pen...

Small mask in clear colors, red-white-black. Two sharp bird beaks start on top of the trip. down and meet in the middle of the mask, two triangular holes can be thought of as eyes....

Mask in clear colors, red-white-black. Djuranskikte, a goat. The upper is black painted and has two horns. The eye holes on the sides of the mask are red colored. Under the eyes, o...