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Zangela Matangua and Pende

Mask (Mbuya Muyombo)

Pende, Kwilu (Western), 1933-1966

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Mask (Mbuya Muyombo)

Pende, Kwilu (Western), 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, raffia, black and white pigment, (without beard): 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Eugene P. Krug, Kensington, Maryland
Object Number 1984.260
REPRESENTING A PRIMO DANCER (MBUYA MUYOMBO)

Artist

Zangela Matangua

2000–2000

Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Pende

2000–2000

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