Chokwe mask - DR Congo

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Chokwe mask from the CHOKWE people, origin Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in Bois - Roseau - Fibres végétales, 25.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep, weight 655 g, in good condition, provenance: private collection, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: CHOKWE
- Material: Wood - Reed - Plant fibers
- Dimensions (mm): 255x125x180
- Weight (grams): 655
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Beautiful mask in very good condition. Over time and through its use, if the mask had met the expectations of the bearers—the dancers and the shaman—the mask was repaired.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: CHOKWE
- Material: Wood - Reed - Plant fibers
- Dimensions (mm): 255x125x180
- Weight (grams): 655
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Beautiful mask in very good condition. Over time and through its use, if the mask had met the expectations of the bearers—the dancers and the shaman—the mask was repaired.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood - Reed - Plant fibers
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chokwe mask
Height
25.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Weight
655 g
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
226
Objects sold
100%
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