CHOWKE CIKUNZA MASK - "The father of Masks" - Angola (No Reserve Price)

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CHOWKE CIKUNZA MASK - The father of Masks from Angola, of the Chokwe culture.

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The mask is cone-shaped because this is the shape of an antelope's horn and Cikunza is associated with hunting. It fits over an adult's head. It is painted black and decorated with red and white stripes. At the base is a fringe of fibres that hide the wearer's. The mouth is open in a threatening manner. Throughout the continent of Africa masks are used in ceremonies. Traditional masks symbolize spirits and people believe that the power of the spirit is present in the mask. This mask is from the Chokwe people who live in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, and represents an ancestral spirit called Cikunza ('The Father of Masks' 'The Father of Initiation'). This spirit has a major role in festivals and initiation ceremonies.

The mask is cone-shaped because this is the shape of an antelope's horn and Cikunza is associated with hunting. It fits over an adult's head. It is painted black and decorated with red and white stripes. At the base is a fringe of fibres that hide the wearer's. The mouth is open in a threatening manner. Throughout the continent of Africa masks are used in ceremonies. Traditional masks symbolize spirits and people believe that the power of the spirit is present in the mask. This mask is from the Chokwe people who live in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, and represents an ancestral spirit called Cikunza ('The Father of Masks' 'The Father of Initiation'). This spirit has a major role in festivals and initiation ceremonies.

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Country of Origin
Angola
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Natural Textile - natural fibers, colours and pigments- wood- rafia - ropes
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
CHOWKE CIKUNZA MASK - "The father of Masks"
Height
80 cm
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Objects sold
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