Chewa mask - Chewa - Malawi (Senza prezzo di riserva)
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Maschera Chewa, scultura in legno dal Malawi, risalente al finire del XX secolo, origine Chewa, proveniente da una collezione privata; misura 28 cm di altezza, 20 cm di larghezza e 10 cm di profondità; condizione discreta, autenticità originale rinnovata, venduta senza supporto.
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Descrizione del venditore
Chewa masks are deeply connected to the Nyau secret society and the famous ritual dance Gule Wamkulu ("The Great Dance"), which has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
These artifacts are not mere decorative objects, but spiritual tools used during initiation rites, funerals of village chiefs, and fundamental community milestone.
Chewa artistic production is extremely varied, imaginative, and often infused with satire or humor:
* Anthropomorphic Masks: They depict human faces (elders, ancestors, spirits) often painted in vivid colors like red, blue, or green, and embellished with real hair, beads, or fabrics.
Gule Wamkulu and the Spirit of the Masks
During Gule Wamkulu performances, it is believed that the masked dancers temporarily lose their human identity to become the embodiment of the spirits of the dead (mizimu) or specific animal and moral entities. The dynamic, rhythmic movements serve to impart ethical teachings and maintain social order within the Chewa community.
From MIM Itinerant Mask Museum
www.mim-masks.com
Chewa masks are deeply connected to the Nyau secret society and the famous ritual dance Gule Wamkulu ("The Great Dance"), which has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
These artifacts are not mere decorative objects, but spiritual tools used during initiation rites, funerals of village chiefs, and fundamental community milestone.
Chewa artistic production is extremely varied, imaginative, and often infused with satire or humor:
* Anthropomorphic Masks: They depict human faces (elders, ancestors, spirits) often painted in vivid colors like red, blue, or green, and embellished with real hair, beads, or fabrics.
Gule Wamkulu and the Spirit of the Masks
During Gule Wamkulu performances, it is believed that the masked dancers temporarily lose their human identity to become the embodiment of the spirits of the dead (mizimu) or specific animal and moral entities. The dynamic, rhythmic movements serve to impart ethical teachings and maintain social order within the Chewa community.
From MIM Itinerant Mask Museum
www.mim-masks.com
Dettagli
Numero di oggetti
1
Etnia/cultura
Chewa
Paese d’origine
Malawi
Periodo stimato
Fine XX secolo
Materiale
Legno
Sold with stand
No
Condizioni
Discrete condizioni
Titolo dell'opera
Chewa mask
Altezza
28 cm
Larghezza
20 cm
Profondità
10 cm
Provenienza
Da collezione privata
Autenticità
Originale rinnovato
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