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Beautiful expressive Chokwe mask in wood, about 45 cm tall, with a head covering of woven wood strips, from the late 20th century; origin: Chokwe culture from Angola, the DRC and Zambia.

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Beautiful, expressive Chokwe (Tschokwe) mask
approx. 45 cm, with a head covering made of woven wood strips.


Chokwe masks are sacred artifacts from Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia, made of wood and decorated with natural pigments, fibers and symbolic motifs to represent ancestors and ideals of beauty. They feature specific aesthetic elements, such as elaborate hairstyles, complex facial paint, half-closed eyes and often a cross-shaped design on the forehead. These masks are used in ceremonies such as initiations and festivals, and are considered a connection between the spirit world and the earthly realm.

Beautiful, expressive Chokwe (Tschokwe) mask
approx. 45 cm, with a head covering made of woven wood strips.


Chokwe masks are sacred artifacts from Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia, made of wood and decorated with natural pigments, fibers and symbolic motifs to represent ancestors and ideals of beauty. They feature specific aesthetic elements, such as elaborate hairstyles, complex facial paint, half-closed eyes and often a cross-shaped design on the forehead. These masks are used in ceremonies such as initiations and festivals, and are considered a connection between the spirit world and the earthly realm.

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Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition
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