Dimitri André

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Exceptionally beautiful wooden mask originating from the Angola region, from the Chokwe ethnic group. The mask is distinctive for the hairstyle made of braided plant fibers, and serves as a symbolic homage to women, but is worn by men. It is carved with historical Portuguese crosses, among other carved wooden symbols representing tears. Net weight without packaging: 513 grams. Dimensions: height 260 mm, width 160 mm. This mask will be well packaged and shipped by PostNL.

Bijzonder  fraai houten afkomstig  uit de omgeving Angola van een etnische  groep Chockwe het masker kenmerkend  door de haardos  van  gevlochten planten wezels geven een symbolische eer betoon  aan de vrouw maar wordt gebruikt door de mannen  uitgevoerd met  historiche Portegese  kruizen rt onder anderen uitgesneden hout symbolen als uitbeelding  van tranen .Het gewicht netto zonder verpakking 513 gram  het formaat hoogte  260 mm breedte 160mm dit masker wordt goed verpakt cerzomden door Post NL

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Original wooden mask from the Chokwe people of Angola, with a headdress of woven plant fibres and carved symbols, provenance from the region around Angola; net weight 513 g, dimensions 260 × 160 mm, one object, sold without a stand, in excellent condition.

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Original wooden mask from the Chokwe people of Angola, with a headdress of woven plant fibres and carved symbols, provenance from the region around Angola; net weight 513 g, dimensions 260 × 160 mm, one object, sold without a stand, in excellent condition.

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