Chihongo Mask - Chokwe - DR Congo
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Chihongo Mask, from the DR Congo, of the Chokwe culture, provenance Private collection.
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Description from the seller
Beautifull stylistic Chihongo mask with age from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.
The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, sunken cheeks, and jutting beard of an elder characterize a Chihongo mask. 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 and rotan, fabric and feathers. The face is beautifully covered with dark brown kaoliën.
Condition: good.
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.
Beautifull stylistic Chihongo mask with age from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.
The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, sunken cheeks, and jutting beard of an elder characterize a Chihongo mask. 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 and rotan, fabric and feathers. The face is beautifully covered with dark brown kaoliën.
Condition: good.
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
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Chihongo Mask
Height
40 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
1100 g
Provenance
Private collection
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