Lot No. 2255, African Tribal Art, Chokwe Mask (Angola or DRC Congo)

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Lot No. 2255, African Tribal Art, Chokwe Mask (Angola or DRC Congo):
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Today you have a unique opportunity to own a part of an impressive collection of original African objects which is now being liquidated due to several unforeseen circumstances. Please check out all of our sales for other interesting pieces!This mask is being sold as part of a private collection of African tribal art and artifacts which was collected by the original owner between 1960 and 1980. The mask was part of a larger collection which appraised in 2005 for several million dollars and has since been divided. Much of this collection has since been sold privately or gifted to different institutional organizations. Objects that remain from this collection are of very good quality, and some have been recently exhibited and displayed to the public in Georgia. ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED -- Please message us or use the \"Best Offer\" feature to end this sale early! Please inspect our high resolution photographs prior to offerding; as this is a liquidation of an estate, no refunds or exchanges are permitted.Item Number: 2255 Originates from: Either Angola or Zaire/DRCMaterials/Comments: Wood, carved; good condition with intricate teeth. One million Chokwe (at least 30 different spellings --all based upon the name these people call themselves, Kocokwe, in plural Tucokwe) have spread out over a wide area in the EasternAngola, southern DRC and Zambia. Their history dated back tothe 15th century,when a Lunda queen married a Luba prince Chibinda Ilunga. A significant member of theLunda aristocracy so disapproved of the marriage that they migrated south to present-dayAngola. Once settled, they founded several kingdoms, each headed by a god-king. Around1860, following a major famine, the Chokwe people migrated back and settled in Angola, atthe source of the Kwangi, Kasai and Lungwe rivers. The Chokwe are governed by a kingcalled MwanaNgana, who distributeshunting and cultivation areas. The male Mugonge and female Ukule societies regulate their social life. They arevigorous and courageous hunters and agriculturists, who used formerly to engage in theslave trade. Their dynamic spirit is also reflected in their art. Dimensions: Approximately 9.5\" tall x 7\" wide