CHILONGO CHOWKE MASK - Chokwe - Angola

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CHILONGO CHOWKE MASK, a Chokwe mask from Angola dating to the mid‑20th century, made with wood, beads, natural textiles, feathers and coins, measuring 50 × 14 × 12 cm, in good condition with provenance from a private collection and not supplied with a stand.

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Chihongo refers to wealth and power. This mask would have only have been worn by a high-ranking member of society or his sons during festivities, especially during the proceedings of the mukanda, or male initiation. Chihongo is a royal character, and the exuberant arched headpiece with feathers that have been attached to the mask referenced a type worn by high chiefs. The disk-shaped element protruding from the chin recalls the beard worn by chiefs. The coins are from Belgian Congo King Alberto One 1922.

Chihongo refers to wealth and power. This mask would have only have been worn by a high-ranking member of society or his sons during festivities, especially during the proceedings of the mukanda, or male initiation. Chihongo is a royal character, and the exuberant arched headpiece with feathers that have been attached to the mask referenced a type worn by high chiefs. The disk-shaped element protruding from the chin recalls the beard worn by chiefs. The coins are from Belgian Congo King Alberto One 1922.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood-Beads-Natural Textiles-Feathers-Coins
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
CHILONGO CHOWKE MASK
Height
50 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
12 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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