Gikhoko pendant (Central Pende) - EO.0.0.36524
2nd quarter of the 19th century. RD Congo. Elephant ivory. Registered in 1936. Collected by J. Hofman (1910s-1930s).
This is probably a representation of the fumu (chief) or pumbu (justice bearer) mask. They are both recognisable by their hairstyle with black raffia tips.
