This mask was created in the style of the Chokwe people of DRC/Angola. The mask has cowrie shell decorations and the coiffure is made of wood tubes, perhaps bamboo. It measures 12 inches tall, 15 inches including coiffure. There is some cracking, scuffing and imperfections – please see photos. Stand is not included.
| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Chokwe |
| Material | Wood, pigment, vegetable fiber, cowrie shells and bamboo |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 12" mask | 15" including coiffure |
| Width | 9” |
| Depth | 10" |
| Weight | 3 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
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About the Chokwe People
The Chokwe, with an estimated population of 1.3 million people, inhabit areas in Angola, DRC and Zambia. They are known by many names throughout the world, upwards of 30 different variations, all deriving from the name in which they call themselves, Kocokwe. Chokwe government is headed by a king called Mwana Ngana, with male and female societies regulating all aspects of life.
Read more about the Chokwe here.
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