EXTRAORDINARY MASK THAT IS STUNNING IN ITS DETAILED BEAD WORK AND CARVING. THIS MASK'S COLLAR IS ALSO BEAUTIFULLY BEADED  AND THERE ARE RED TASSELS ATTACHED. A REAL CONVERSATION PIECE FOR YOUR COLLECTION. THE PENDE PEOPLES OF THE CONGO  AND ZAIRE USED THE RIVER GODDESS MASK DURING PURIFICATION CEREMONIES OF RIVERS LAKES AND STREAMS. IT IS BELIEVED THE RIVER GODDESS PROTECTS HER PEOPLE FROM DROWNING. IMAGINE THIS STUNNING MASK ON YOUR WALL! IT IS ABOUT 13" LONG.

Vintage items may have some wear and tear.