Chokwe Khanga mask
The mask and the dancer who used it, Tchikua, this mukixe represents the bird Ngungu.
The mask and costume (identical to Muana Pwo's) were wrapped in burlap, and the package placed inside the hut, in a corner, close to the ceiling.
The dancer wore a very thick and heavy muia (dancing belt) (a section of about 1 meter in perimeter, part of the muia’s filling was made of stones), with a fur tail and several bells.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1960
- Size
- 29 cm (35 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal Art Collection Portugal
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- État : Bon - Léger manque dans la partie supérieure du bec, veuillez consulter les photos du dos du masque.
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The mask and the dancer who used it, Tchikua, this mukixe represents the bird Ngungu.
The mask and costume (identical to Muana Pwo's) were wrapped in burlap, and the package placed inside the hut, in a corner, close to the ceiling.
The dancer wore a very thick and heavy muia (dancing belt) (a section of about 1 meter in perimeter, part of the muia’s filling was made of stones), with a fur tail and several bells.