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Museum Quality Chokwe Ceremonial Bird Mask. Angola / DRC. Africa.

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An object d’art wooden bird mask, with a quality suitable for a museum exhibit. Superbly carved by Chokwe artisans to honor divine ancestors. Acquired from a Pretoria South African Gallery whose owner has direct access to chiefs in the Congo. Based on my purchases and… Continue reading →

Item Number: M-2486
Provenance/Origin: DNC, Congo. Circa 1975 - 1900s
Composition: Wood, pigment, woven vegetal fibers
Dimensions: 16" tall x 12" wide x 8" deep
Weight: 4 pounds (mask alone)
Price: $ 1,195.00 USD

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