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Chokwe Tschokwe Chisakulo comb. 
Democratic Republic of Congo.

24 cm.

Among the prestigious objects of African art Chokwe, the combs (cisakulo, chisakulo) are embellished with a wide variety of patterns, the layout and the number of geometric cuts on the flat part is additionally conveying coded messages. 
This tribal art piece features a head reminding of the Chokwe Pwo tribal masks. Glossy brown patina. These masks were mainly worn during the initiation ceremonies of passage to the adult age, especially marking the end of the privileged bond between a son and his mother.

Early 20th century - Vintage - used with visible signs of wear 

Chokwe comb - Wood - Chisakulo - Chokwe - Congo 

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