Pende Fumu chief mask
The masked dances of the Bapende
Inheritance & Succession, Private family, Waterloo, Belgium
This African wooden mask with a red patina is that of the chief and vigilante Pende fumu, originally wearing a characteristic four-pointed headdress. His face is covered with red tukula powder and bears the scarifications of his tribe.
During the performances, he holds a fly swatter in his hand. He dances solemnly "in the manner of lions". The mbuya fumu mask is a subject often depicted on ivory ikhoko pendants.
The Pende or Bapende are very famous for their masks which are both varied because they feature a host of different characters, and with very different styles depending on the region. In the attached photo, observe the dancer on his stilts wearing a fumu mask with his characteristic headdress.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 21 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Excellent
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The masked dances of the Bapende
Inheritance & Succession, Private family, Waterloo, Belgium
This African wooden mask with a red patina is that of the chief and vigilante Pende fumu, originally wearing a characteristic four-pointed headdress. His face is covered with red tukula powder and bears the scarifications of his tribe.
During the performances, he holds a fly swatter in his hand. He dances solemnly "in the manner of lions". The mbuya fumu mask is a subject often depicted on ivory ikhoko pendants.
The Pende or Bapende are very famous for their masks which are both varied because they feature a host of different characters, and with very different styles depending on the region. In the attached photo, observe the dancer on his stilts wearing a fumu mask with his characteristic headdress.