Cihongo mask
Tschokwe
Reference: MFANT-19
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- Height
- 21 cm
- Material
- Wood, raffia and dark brown polychrome.
This mask embodies a masculine spirit that dispenses power and wealth. Like its female equivalent, the mask mwana-pwoThe dancers went from village to village and were…
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Full original description
This mask embodies a masculine spirit that dispenses power and wealth. Like its female equivalent, the mask mwana-pwoThe dancers went from village to village and were paid for the influence that flowed from their services. Headdress that covers the entire head formed by a braided raffia fibers. Ancient patina of time and apparent dentures. Pink headdress background.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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