Chokwe ancestor statuette - Chokwe - Angola

Origin: Angola
Tribe name: Chokwe
Material: Wood
Dimension: 35 cm
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h open.

This decorative statuette is a remarkable example of the art of the Chokwe (or Tshokwe) ethnicity, a people dispersed between Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.

It is a masculine representation, probably of a chief or heroic ancestor, often associated with the mythical figure of Chibinda Ilunga. The latter is the foreign hunter prince who founded the Lunda-Chokwe dynasty, bringing with him a new political structure and advanced hunting techniques.

The Headdress (Mwana Nganga): The most striking element is the monumental headdress with wide lateral winglets. It symbolizes high social rank and political power. The top is finely carved with geometric motifs reminiscent of fiber weaving.
The Face: The classic Chokwe canon is present: large almond-shaped eyes (sometimes described as "coffee bean"), a broad nose and a full mouth. The expression is at once focused and serene.
The Posture and the Attributes:
The figure stands, legs slightly bent, giving an impression of vitality.
He holds in his hands sticks or scepters of power, reinforcing his authority.
The musculature is subtly suggested, emphasizing the silent strength of the chief.

Wood: The sculpture is carved from dense wood.