Sculpture – Pride of the Pende
Celebrating the richness and colorfulness of the Pende people, this colorful sculpture symbolises, all in all, the specific Pende style, the polychromy, the masks, all united today as it has been through the times, keeping up memories and culture.
This contemporary sculpture by Addé, is an original art work, influenced by African Arts, paying tribute to long term influences and inspiration between Africa and Europe.
Early XXth century, the « discovery » of African arts drastically transformed arts and expressions, but was soon forgotten as a major influence.
Today’s Addé’s intense work aims at revisiting those influences, reestablishing a strong and fruitful linkage.
T he Pende live in the south-western Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in the Kasai , and especially in the Kwilu district.
They are culturally close to the Yaka and Suku people, but their art is strongly original.
The Pende are known for their great variety of masks embodying many different characters, a fair number of them being joyful, dancing to the sound of balafons and percussions, making the assembly happy and the children merry.
Dancers traditionally wear colorful masks and « mungandji » costumes made of raffia.
“Pride of the Pende” © Addé 2015
A tribute to the Pende people and their colourful arts.
“Pride of the Pende” © Addé 2015
A tribute to the Pende people and their colourful arts.
More #Pende
> Celebration of the Pende – Mbuya – Pende Kwilu Mbangu – Pende Healing Mask – Healing Dance.
Most of the original sculptures presented here are conceived as monumental. Should you be interested in commissioning the large version, please contact us.
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Beautifully done! I love these pieces.
Thank you very much captainezy !