Description: African Hand-Crafted Chokwe People Face Primitive Tribal Wood Carving Mask Sculpture Details: This beautifully hand-carved RubberWood mask by an indigenous artist from the Chokwe people. The Chokwe are spread out over a wide area in the eastern Angola, southern DRC and Zambia. Their history can be traced back to the 15th century when a Lunda queen married a Luba prince, Chibinda Ilunga. They are strong and courageous hunters and agriculturists. Their dynamic spirit is also reflected in their art. The Chokwe mask is known as Chikunga. Highly charged with power and considered sacred, Chikunga is a "happiness" mask because it is used by the chief during ceremonies. These masks are made of barkcloth stretched over an armature of wickerwork, covered over with black resin and painted with natural white pigments. Only the current chief of a group is permitted to wear Chikunga. Great skill and painstaking attention to detail by the artist make this mask an exceptional piece of art. This mask has an austere but artful presence, achieved from the simple contrast between the rich dark wood and the light iridescence of the inlay. It is in excellent condition. It has been well cared for and has no major flaws anywhere.Height: 11.25 inchesTechnique: Wood Carving Style: African Tribal Materials and Techniques: Wood, Fabric, Natural Dies, Hand Crafted Place of Origin: ZambiaPeriod: 1950 The item you see pictured is the actual item up for sale. These are not stock photos. What you see is what you get. _____________________ TERMS OF SALE - PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE BUYINGShipping information: All items professionally packaged and shipped via USPS, UPS, FedEx or Freight with Tracking Number provided. Sales Tax: eBay will collect sales tax for your state of residence. Hassle Free 30 Day Returns - Buy with Confidence: We offer a Hassle Free 30 Day Return Policy. We do our best to provide any information and describe our items as accurately as possible. Please read all the description and review the photos before you bid/buy. International Buyers: Additional fees may apply. Please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be, prior to bidding or buying.
Price: 624 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-18T11:48:49.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Tribal Mask
Format: Mask
Year of Production: 1950
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: African Tribal
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: Angola, Southern DRC and Zambia
Production Technique: Carving
Country/Region of Manufacture: Zambia
Subject: Masks
Culture: Chokwe
