Dance mask - Chokwe - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Small Chokwe mask (No reserve price)

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Selected by Dimitri André

Ex collection privée belge d'art africain. Ce masque passeport s'apprécie pour la finesse de ses traits du visage, ainsi que sa coiffe très élaborée. Les masques passeports servaient à identifier un membre de l'ethnie et son rang parmi les siens lorsqu'il voyageait. Il représente un masque Chokwe Pwo. Toujours portés par des hommes, ces masques sont utilisés dans des danses rituelles dédiées à la fécondité. Ils apportent prospérité et fécondité. Cependant, maîtrisés par les sorciers, ils peuvent revêtir un caractère maléfique et devenir des Wanga.

No. 100008853

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Dance mask - Chokwe - Democratic Republic of the Congo - Small Chokwe mask (No reserve price)

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€ 90

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Selected by Dimitri André

Estimate € 150 - € 200

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