Chokwe Chihongo mask
Visibly very late African mask Chokwe (Angola). It is a Ci Hongo type male mask which was accompanied by a Pwo female mask known as "of beautiful woman".
We recognize him here by his flared chin. It was originally intended to have a feather headdress in the shape of a tray.
The orbits are encrusted with kaolin and note the presence of scarifications under the eyes which in fact illustrate tears.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1980
- Size
- 37 x 19 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Gathered in situ
- Condition
- Very good
Visibly very late African mask Chokwe (Angola). It is a Ci Hongo type male mask which was accompanied by a Pwo female mask known as "of beautiful woman".
We recognize him here by his flared chin. It was originally intended to have a feather headdress in the shape of a tray.
The orbits are encrusted with kaolin and note the presence of scarifications under the eyes which in fact illustrate tears.