Makishi Mask - Zambia
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Rare Luvale Makishi mask from Zambia, dating to the 1960s–1970s, from a private collection; 38 cm high, 22 cm wide and 22 cm deep; authentic/original, in good condition and sold without a stand.
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Rare Makishi mask Luvale, Zambia - around 1960s/70s
Interesting Luvale mask, not often represented in private collections.
The traditional masks of Zambia, called makishi, are major cultural and spiritual objects inscribed on UNESCO's intangible heritage list, primarily associated with the peoples of the North-West Province (Chokwe, Luvale, Lunda, Luchazi and Mbunda). (see UNESCO site video and photo https://ich.unesco.org/fr/RL/la-mascarade-makishi-00140).
They participate in the Makishi masquerade which marks the end of mukanda, an annual initiation rite for boys eight to twelve years old. This ritual is celebrated by the Vaka Chiyama Cha Mukwamayi communities to which the Luvale, Chokwe, Luchazi and Mbunda belong, peoples living in the North-West and Western provinces of Zambia.
The masks are worn on the top of the head (see photo), hence the somewhat flat shape and the position of the eyes.
Shipping: carefully packaged in Colissimo with insurance.
The mask is made with a bamboo framework and a filling of plant materials covered with an coating of pigment (red and white) over parchment.
Origin: former French private collection
Good overall condition.
Rare Makishi mask Luvale, Zambia - around 1960s/70s
Interesting Luvale mask, not often represented in private collections.
The traditional masks of Zambia, called makishi, are major cultural and spiritual objects inscribed on UNESCO's intangible heritage list, primarily associated with the peoples of the North-West Province (Chokwe, Luvale, Lunda, Luchazi and Mbunda). (see UNESCO site video and photo https://ich.unesco.org/fr/RL/la-mascarade-makishi-00140).
They participate in the Makishi masquerade which marks the end of mukanda, an annual initiation rite for boys eight to twelve years old. This ritual is celebrated by the Vaka Chiyama Cha Mukwamayi communities to which the Luvale, Chokwe, Luchazi and Mbunda belong, peoples living in the North-West and Western provinces of Zambia.
The masks are worn on the top of the head (see photo), hence the somewhat flat shape and the position of the eyes.
Shipping: carefully packaged in Colissimo with insurance.
The mask is made with a bamboo framework and a filling of plant materials covered with an coating of pigment (red and white) over parchment.
Origin: former French private collection
Good overall condition.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Zambia
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Makishi Mask
Height
38 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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