Statue / Fetish - Tchokwé / Chokwe - DR Congo
Opens 13 May
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Description from the seller
DRC Congo
Tchokwé / Chokwé
Wood
Height: 290mm
Width: 95mm
Depth: 85mm
The vast majority of Tchokwe objects are decorated with figures and geographical motifs. The Tchokwe use several masks. The cikugu mask, made of plant fibers and cloth, covered with black, white and red pigments, is worn during initiation ceremonies of the Mukanga society and to exorcise villages.
The male mask cihongo, made of wood, has a horizontal beard and large bulging eyes. It symbolizes wealth and power. The mask bearer, responsible for collecting the tribute given to the chief, covers himself with a vegetal net. This mask also confers judicial power on its wearer.
The Tchokwe mask "pwo" with its characteristic scarifications on the forehead and cheeks. It represents the ideal woman or mother. It brings fertility wherever it dances.
The kalelwa and cikunza masks, worn during initiation ceremonies, are vegetal masks with tall elaborately shaped headdresses.
The Tchokwe have created statues, fetishes, masks, stools, scepters, tobacco boxes, pipes, whistles, combs, drums, ...
Packages are shipped Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide by Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDRC Congo
Tchokwé / Chokwé
Wood
Height: 290mm
Width: 95mm
Depth: 85mm
The vast majority of Tchokwe objects are decorated with figures and geographical motifs. The Tchokwe use several masks. The cikugu mask, made of plant fibers and cloth, covered with black, white and red pigments, is worn during initiation ceremonies of the Mukanga society and to exorcise villages.
The male mask cihongo, made of wood, has a horizontal beard and large bulging eyes. It symbolizes wealth and power. The mask bearer, responsible for collecting the tribute given to the chief, covers himself with a vegetal net. This mask also confers judicial power on its wearer.
The Tchokwe mask "pwo" with its characteristic scarifications on the forehead and cheeks. It represents the ideal woman or mother. It brings fertility wherever it dances.
The kalelwa and cikunza masks, worn during initiation ceremonies, are vegetal masks with tall elaborately shaped headdresses.
The Tchokwe have created statues, fetishes, masks, stools, scepters, tobacco boxes, pipes, whistles, combs, drums, ...
Packages are shipped Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide by Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Tchokwé / Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Statue / Fetish
Authenticity
Original/official
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