Dimitri André

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Angola
Chokwe
Wood, upholstery nails, fur, Bakelite discs
56×240×260 mm
3,500 g

Standing figure of Chibinda Ilunga with the royal headdress, the typical hood with wings rolled to the sides. In the usually oversized hands he holds a cornucopia and a command staff.
The cross-shaped symbol on the forehead has cosmological significance.

Angola
Chokwe
Holz, Polsternägel, Fell, Bakelitscheiben
56ßx240x260 mm
3500 g

Stehende Figur von Chibinda Ilunga mit dem königlichen Kopfschmuck, der typischen Haube mit seitlich gerollten Flügeln. In den üblicherweise übergroßen Händen hält er Füllhorn und Kommandostab.
Das kreuzförmige Symbol auf der Stirn hat eine kosmologische Bedeutung.

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Chibinda Ilunga - Chokwe - Angola  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Chibinda Ilunga, a standing wooden figure from the Chokwe people of Angola, dating to the late 20th century, with provenance Antikmarkt, measuring 56 cm high, 24 cm wide and 26 cm deep and weighing 3.5 kg.

Chibinda Ilunga - Chokwe - Angola (No reserve price)

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Chibinda Ilunga, a standing wooden figure from the Chokwe people of Angola, dating to the late 20th century, with provenance Antikmarkt, measuring 56 cm high, 24 cm wide and 26 cm deep and weighing 3.5 kg.

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