Maske - Lunda - Zambia

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Maske, a wooden Lunda mask from Sambia, 36 cm high, 25 cm wide, 21 cm deep, 700 g, in acceptable condition, from a private Austrian collection.

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Description from the seller

Significant African Lunda mask from the border region between Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola. The masks, or 'Makishi', the general term for the masks of the Chokwe peoples and their relatives in this region, are worn in large numbers for various rituals and festivals.
With hair accessory 36 cm.

Private Collection Austria

Significant African Lunda mask from the border region between Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola. The masks, or 'Makishi', the general term for the masks of the Chokwe peoples and their relatives in this region, are worn in large numbers for various rituals and festivals.
With hair accessory 36 cm.

Private Collection Austria

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Lunda
Country of Origin
Zambia
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Maske
Height
36 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
21 cm
Weight
700 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
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