Extremely rare CHOKWE CIHONGO mask - Chokwe - DR Congo
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Original CHOKWE CIHONGO wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, private collection provenance, officially authentic, in good condition, with dimensions 39 cm high by 23 cm wide by 17 cm deep and weighing 1240 g.
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The Cihongo mask represents strength, power and wealth among the Chokwe. It is worn during traditional ceremonies, initiation rites, and important 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 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 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: 39 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 17 cm
Weight: 1240 g
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The Cihongo mask represents strength, power and wealth among the Chokwe. It is worn during traditional ceremonies, initiation rites, and important 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 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 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: 39 cm
Width: 23 cm
Depth: 17 cm
Weight: 1240 g
Shipping within 24 hours once we have received your payment.
The parcel is well packed and secure. You will also receive the tracking number for the package.
We ship parcels worldwide.
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
Extremely rare CHOKWE CIHONGO mask
Height
39 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
1240 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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