Chihongo mask - Chokwe - Angola
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Chihongo mask, a Chokwe artefact from Angola, with provenance from a former private German collection; made from textiles, raphia and plant fibre, it measures 58 cm high, 40 cm wide and 30 cm deep, weighs 1000 g, and is in good condition.
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Beautiful stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.
The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Chihongo was formerly worn only by a chief or by one of his sons as they traveled through their realm exacting tribute in exchange for the protection that the spirit masks gave.
Chihongo masks brings prosperity.
The mask is made out of wood plantfibre, fabric and raphia. The face mask is beautifully covered with red and brown kaoliën.
Good condition.
Provenance: former private German collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Beautiful stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.
The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Chihongo was formerly worn only by a chief or by one of his sons as they traveled through their realm exacting tribute in exchange for the protection that the spirit masks gave.
Chihongo masks brings prosperity.
The mask is made out of wood plantfibre, fabric and raphia. The face mask is beautifully covered with red and brown kaoliën.
Good condition.
Provenance: former private German collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
Angola
Material
Raphia, Plant Fibre, Textiles
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chihongo mask
Height
58 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
1000 g
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