Mask - Chewa - Malawi

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Malawi origin Chewa mask from the Chewa culture, provenance: brought by Alain Guisson in the 1990s; estimated period 1950–1960; dimensions 28 cm high and 20 cm wide; weight 2200 g.

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Brought in during the 1990s, age approximately 50 years, previously brought by Alain Guisson; such masks were exhibited at the British Museum in London
Height: 27 cm. Width: 17 cm. Total length with fabric 110 cm
Weight without base; the base will not be shipped with it, can be removed

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Era

1900-2000

Number of objects

Material

Chewa Mask

Country of origin

Malawi

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Ethnic group/culture

Chewa

Designer/artist/maker

Chewa Mask

Height

28 cm

Width

20 cm

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Weight

2200 g

Estimated period

1950-1960

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