Mbunda Sachihongo mask
Sachihongo african mask is the Munda version of the Chokwe Chihongo, the male spirit of wealth and power.
Sachihongo, however, seems to have more attributes or symbolic associations and may be described as a chief, a successful hunter, or a diviner.
Like other sociable mask characters, Sachihongo is approachable through public performances.
As in the case of most other masks, this likishi stresses fertility through dance by twirling the hips to create a "fanning" motion of the fiber skirt.
Sachihongo tribal mask is carved in wood in a variety of related styles.
The most common of these features a large, broad, rounded facial outline with large eyes, nose, and mouth carved in relief.
Forehead wrinkles are commonly included in Munda masks and take the form of undulating lines incised at the bottom of the forehead above the eyes.
Feathers are inserted in holes around the upper ridge of the circular masks, and additional feathers may be attached to the top of the head.
A fiber beard is tied to the holes on the bottom ridge of the mask. The mask performer wears a full-body, knitted, fiber or cotton costume and a fiber skirt and neck covering.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- 20th c.
- Size
- 26 cm (37 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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Sachihongo african mask is the Munda version of the Chokwe Chihongo, the male spirit of wealth and power.
Sachihongo, however, seems to have more attributes or symbolic associations and may be described as a chief, a successful hunter, or a diviner.
Like other sociable mask characters, Sachihongo is approachable through public performances.
As in the case of most other masks, this likishi stresses fertility through dance by twirling the hips to create a "fanning" motion of the fiber skirt.
Sachihongo tribal mask is carved in wood in a variety of related styles.
The most common of these features a large, broad, rounded facial outline with large eyes, nose, and mouth carved in relief.
Forehead wrinkles are commonly included in Munda masks and take the form of undulating lines incised at the bottom of the forehead above the eyes.
Feathers are inserted in holes around the upper ridge of the circular masks, and additional feathers may be attached to the top of the head.
A fiber beard is tied to the holes on the bottom ridge of the mask. The mask performer wears a full-body, knitted, fiber or cotton costume and a fiber skirt and neck covering.