This Chokwe statue features a female figure grasping her breasts. She has interesting pigmentation with a mix of dark and coppery red and brown colors. She stands 14 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds. There is some cracking and imperfections throughout the piece – please inspect photos.
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Gorgeous Chokwe Female African Statue 14″ – DRC
Original price was: $195.00.$136.50Current price is: $136.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Chokwe |
| Material | Wood, Pigment, Fiber |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 14" |
| Width | 3.5" |
| Depth | 3.5" |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracks and imperfections. |
Tribe Information
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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