Chokwe mask - Chokwe - DR Congo
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Masque Chokwe, a wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, depicting an elderly woman for Chokwe dance and initiation rites, with provenance from a private collection, original authenticity, in good condition, measuring 19 cm high, 15 cm wide, 29 cm deep and weighing 1055 g.
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For a deeper understanding of this mask, detailed explanations can be found in the manual "Masks in Congo" by Manuel Jordan, as well as in the Museum of Tervuren's work titled "Masterpieces from Central Africa". It originates from the DRC.
The Chokwe mask depicting an elderly woman evokes wisdom, the knowledge accumulated over the years, and the honor paid to feminine ancestors. Worn during traditional rites and festivities, it underscores the importance of women in preserving and transmitting the community's cultural heritage.
The Chokwe are a Bantu-speaking people 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, natural pigment.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 19 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 29 cm
Weight: 1055 g
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For a deeper understanding of this mask, detailed explanations can be found in the manual "Masks in Congo" by Manuel Jordan, as well as in the Museum of Tervuren's work titled "Masterpieces from Central Africa". It originates from the DRC.
The Chokwe mask depicting an elderly woman evokes wisdom, the knowledge accumulated over the years, and the honor paid to feminine ancestors. Worn during traditional rites and festivities, it underscores the importance of women in preserving and transmitting the community's cultural heritage.
The Chokwe are a Bantu-speaking people 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, natural pigment.
Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and others.
Dimensions: Height: 19 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 29 cm
Weight: 1055 g
Shipping within 24 hours as soon as we have received your payment.
The package will be well packaged and secure. You will also receive the tracking code for the package concerned.
We ship packages worldwide.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chokwe mask
Height
19 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
29 cm
Weight
1055 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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