Ngongo Munene Mask c. late 19th century

The “Ngongo Munene Mask” is a late 19th-century mask crafted from metal by the artist Dzing. This mask, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a stylized human face with prominent eyes and a small mouth, a common visual motif in African art. Its dark patina and textured surface add to its powerful presence, likely representing a spiritual figure or ancestor in the Ngongo culture.