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Jokwe, Chokwe or Tchokwe are governed by a king (Mwana Ngana). This tribe is vigorous and courageous hunters and agriculturists. Netting and shells that form the headdress are from the sea. Circa mid-1900’s. From my private collection. Pristine condition. For the Serious Collector.…
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- Item Number: M-3195
- Provenance/Origin: Congo. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood, netting, shells
- Dimensions: 13" tall x 9" wide x 4.25" deep
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $245.00 USD
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From Congo/Angola/Zambia area where the Chokwe population resides. Chihongo is the male spirit of wealth and power. This older tribal art mask was used in ceremonial events. Ratan and feathers form the headgear and woven rope form the bib. Carved from native wood. Stand not included.
- Item Number: M-6909
- Provenance/Origin: Chokwe tribe, Congo. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood, rattan, feathers, rope, twine
- Dimensions: 18" long x 8" wide x 8" diameter beneath head gear
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $175.00 USD
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Detail: What a great and colorful Chinese mask. Notice the detail on the face and beard.
- Item Number: M-3650
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 15" long x 4.25" wide
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $110.00 USD
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Details: Ancestor mask from Iatmul New Guinea. Openwork eyes. Very imposing. Clan designs. Authentic. Stand not included.
- Item Number: M-2577
- Provenance/Origin: Collected in the 1960s in Middle Sepik River
- Composition: wood, feathers
- Dimensions: 16.5” tall x 11” wide
- Weight: 1.3 lbs
- Price: $255.00 USD
