This mask was created in the style of the Chokwe people of DRC/Angola. The mask features a beautiful face with scarification and metal earrings. The mask measures 15 inches tall and weighs 3.5 pounds. There is some minor 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 and metal |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 15" |
| Width | 8.25" |
| Depth | 7.5" |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections. |
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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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