Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5

Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask

$448
$1,20062% Off
£341.31
£914.2262% Off
€393.54
€1,054.1362% Off
CA$626.97
CA$1,679.3862% Off
A$700.53
A$1,876.4262% Off
CHF 366.46
CHF 981.5862% Off
MX$8,590.76
MX$23,010.9662% Off
NOK 4,682.60
NOK 12,542.6962% Off
SEK 4,440.35
SEK 11,893.7962% Off
DKK 2,937.21
DKK 7,867.5362% Off
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Revel in the mystique of tribal artistry with this Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask. This evocative piece, crafted meticulously by hand, showcases the profound tradition and spirit of the African tribes. The mask, carved from wood, is further enhanced by two figures crowning the top, lending it an air of authenticity and tribal allure. This mask stands as a symbol of indigenous craftsmanship and cultural heritage, making it a valued addition to any fine art collection. WOOD CARVED MASK TOPPED BY TWO FIGURES. PIECE SHOWS GOOD AGE. SPECIFIC TRIBAL ATTRIBUTION UNCERTAIN. BASED ON THE TREATMENT OF THE EYES, POSSIBLY PENDE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. PROVENANCE: PROPERTY OF A 3M EXECUTIVE. CONDITION: VERY GOOD. WEAR COMMENSURATE WITH AGE.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9603238022412

More From This Seller

View All
Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite mask, meticulously crafted by the Chokwe people, embodies both spiritual power and artistic finesse. Its design, rooted in tradition, carries layers of meaning that re...
Category

20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Kuba Mweel Mask
Located in Austin, TX
"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Shell, Burlap, Wood

Kuba Mweel Mask
$464 Sale Price
69% Off
Free Shipping
Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells, hold a long history of use in African art often associated with beauty and spirituality. The Bwoom mask...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Copper

Kuba Bwoom Mask
$648 Sale Price
64% Off
Free Shipping
Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features
Located in Austin, TX
This captivating set of two polychrome puppet heads, meticulously mounted, transports viewers to the vibrant world of Burmese artistry. Handcrafted, these expressive puppet heads com...
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Unity in Carved Wood
Located in Austin, TX
The sculpture stands tall—a testament to the artisan’s reverence for tradition and community. The wood, rich and weathered, bears the weight of generations. Its grain tells stories o...
Category

20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unity in Carved Wood
$1,760 Sale Price
51% Off
Silver (.900) Aztec Danzante Attributed to William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Austin, TX
Relishing in the richness of Aztec culture and travel back to ancient Mexico with this Silver Aztec Danzante attributed to William Spratling. Adorned with emeralds and a bone stag head, this spectacle not only adds a touch of history but also pays homage to the cultural heritage of the Aztecs. AZTEC DANZANTE SCULPTURE...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Silver

You May Also Like

Antique Carved Wood Mask
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Category

20th Century Beninese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Bamboo

20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Category

20th Century African Masks

Materials

Wood

Rare 2 Faced Twin Lega Mask DRC Large Sized
Located in Torquay, GB
Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique African Carved Toma Landai Tribal Ceremonial Mask Guinea Art Horns
Located in Dayton, OH
Early antique hand carved Toma or Landai mask from Guinea, Africa. “These brooding, often quite large, masks represent a forest spirit, Landai. Masks lik...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Masks

Materials

Raffia, Hardwood

Pre-1940's Kete Mask With Powerful Expression, D.R.C. (Ex Penn Kent Collection)
Located in London, GB
This striking early twentieth-century mask, from the Kete culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, previously belonged to the private collection of Penn Kent, the former Dire...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal