Mask CHOKWE CIHONGO - Chokwe - DR Congo
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Masque CHOKWE CIHONGO from the Chokwe people, carved from wood with natural pigment, 21 cm high, 17 cm wide, 22 cm deep, weighing 754 g, origin République démocratique du Congo, provenance Collection privée, dating to the fin du XXe siècle, in good condition.
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For an in-depth understanding of this mask, detailed explanations can be found in the manual "Masks in Congo" by Manuel Jordan, as well as in the Musée Tervuren's work titled "Masterpieces from Central Africa". It comes from the DR Congo.
The Cihongo mask represents strength, power and wealth among the Chokwe. It is worn during traditional ceremonies, initiatory rites, and major celebrations. It symbolizes the authority of the chief and serves to protect the community while bringing prosperity and well-being to the village.
The Chokwe are a Bantu-speaking population of Central and Southern Africa, mainly present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Angola, and to a lesser extent in Zambia. A few thousand also live in Namibia.
This dance and initiation mask is in good condition (see photo). The materials used are wood and natural pigment.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 21 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Weight: 754 g
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For an in-depth understanding of this mask, detailed explanations can be found in the manual "Masks in Congo" by Manuel Jordan, as well as in the Musée Tervuren's work titled "Masterpieces from Central Africa". It comes from the DR Congo.
The Cihongo mask represents strength, power and wealth among the Chokwe. It is worn during traditional ceremonies, initiatory rites, and major celebrations. It symbolizes the authority of the chief and serves to protect the community while bringing prosperity and well-being to the village.
The Chokwe are a Bantu-speaking population of Central and Southern Africa, mainly present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Angola, and to a lesser extent in Zambia. A few thousand also live in Namibia.
This dance and initiation mask is in good condition (see photo). The materials used are wood and natural pigment.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 21 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 22 cm
Weight: 754 g
Shipping within 24 hours as soon as we have received your payment.
The package will be carefully prepared and securely packaged. You will also receive the tracking code for the package in question.
We ship packages all over the world.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask CHOKWE CIHONGO
Height
21 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
754 g
Provenance
Private collection
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