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Chokwe / Tchokwe Chikwekwe Bird Mask. Angola

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Chokwe are an ethnic group of Central and Southern Africa, primarily in Angola, Congo and Zambia. They are regionally famous for their exceptional crafts work, particularly with baskets, pottery, mask carving, statues, stools and other handicrafts. The works of art include utilitarian objects, integrating Chokwe mythologies, oral… Continue reading →

Item Number: M-1000
Provenance/Origin: Angola. Chokwe. Late 1970s
Composition: Wood, rope, vegetal
Dimensions: 11" tall x 5" wide (wood portion of the mask) x 5" deep
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Price: $ 235.00 USD

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