Luvale hand mask

Rare African wooden mask intended to be worn not in front of the face but held in the hand like a shield using the handle on the back side.

This is a mask from Angola, from the Lovale or Luvale, an ethnic group close to the Chokwe.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Mid XXth century
Size
29 cm
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Gathered in situ
Condition
Excellent

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