4th Feb, 2021 10:00
A Pende sickness mask, the remnants of feathers to the crest, the forehead with two inset rope twist wire rings, painted in red and white pigment, pierced holes below the eyes, scarification marks to the right cheek, a beard of grass, sack cloth attached to the rear, rope bindings, 16.6cm x 21cm, excluding grass beard
From the collection of the late Reverend Alan Dupuy
Sold for £80
A Pende sickness mask, the remnants of feathers to the crest, the forehead with two inset rope twist wire rings, painted in red and white pigment, pierced holes below the eyes, scarification marks to the right cheek, a beard of grass, sack cloth attached to the rear, rope bindings, 16.6cm x 21cm, excluding grass beard