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Pende Pumbu Chiefs Mask 23, DRC
Africa | Pumbu mask from the Pende people of the DR Congo | Of the 3 masks belonging to the chiefly regalia of the Eastern Pende people, Pumbu is deemed the most dangerous and is reserved for only the most powerful chiefs. The Pumbu, is only danced on special occasions such as when the chief is seriously ill, in times of illness or famine, when other issues are causing disruption in the community or when the chief feels threatened. | Wood, raffia and pigments