A Congo Pende tribal painted wood helmet mask, with pronounced ears, nose and eyes over a fringed collar, 31cm high, together with a West African Nigerian painted wood Gelede mask, with feather-shaped horns and bird finial above a white painted face, 35cm. (2)

Condition Report
Pende: repair to collar. Possible loss to top knot. Surface wear and signs of age throughout.
Gelede: losses to headdress. Surface wear and chips throughout.

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