Pende Kipoko pig mask.

From Maine Durieu collection in Paris who bought this mask in Kinshasa -Africa in the 70's.

A fine Eastern Pende kipoko pig helmet mask  |  Price 3,200 €Price 3,200 € 

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Condition: This very old Easter Pende Kipoko maskhas both ears missing. Also right side part of chin is missing, crack in the wood on the right side (see pictures below).

Material: Wood with red white and black pigments, ears are missing. Metallic reflect on the inside patina.

Tribe: Eastern Pende
Country: DRC
 
Originally it was believed to be representing a pig mask, but scholarly studies showed this is not true.

Kipoko is the most popular of the Pende chief's masks danced during the Lukongo  ceremony; and it affects the community's health and welfare. 

In contrast to the fearsome Pumbu mask, the Kipoko signifies the chief's protective and nurturing powers and is danced during the chiefs investiture by young boys who also want to become chiefs later. 

The mask's large eyes, ears, and nose signify the chief's ability to see and hear everything and to "smell out" sorcerers in his community. The diminutive size of the mouth conveys the idea that the chief should be slow to speak, choose his words carefully, lest hasty words create difficulties for him. Healing is an important function of the Kipoko's performance, and people come forward and kneel before the dancer to be healed of their troubles.

 
The Kipoko mask symbolizes the power of the ancestors, and embodying the ruler in its performances, belongs to the regalia of Pende chiefs and is kept ih their residence. Kipoko is considered a friendly mask figure and portrays the positive aspects of the chief.  
The enlarge ears, nose and eyes appeal to his watchfulness, ensuring that he is aware of everything that is transpiring in village life.
The dancing of the kipoko mask thanks the ancestors for their good deeds and to continue supporting the community.
 
Need more information about the Pende Tribe,  see the following books:
pende MasksPende
Author: Z.S. Strother; Buy New: $26.56 

inventing masksInventing Masks
Author: Z. S. Strother; Buy New: $32.50

 
spirit speak Spirits Speak
Author: Peter Stepan & Hahner; Buy New: $42.00

Pende Kipoko "Pende Pig Mask "(sic) images:

A fine Eastern Pende kipoko pig helmet mask  |  Price 3,200 €

Kipoko side

 

Kipoko pende mask back

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